CVE-2019-6703
CriticalExploitedIncorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress option values, leading to site takeover.
Published Jan 26, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 206c3f15-72d2-4aac-9500-0f794485639e
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-6703 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Total Donations (Calmar-Webmedia).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 25, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Total Donations <=2.0.5, Total Donations 3.0.0, Total Donations 2.0.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress option values, leading to site takeover. These attackers can send requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to call the miglaA_update_me action to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 22, 2020 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 25, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Total DonationsCalmar-Webmedia | See advisory | 2.0.5 |
Patched Releases
Total Donations
<=2.0.5, 3.0.0
Timeline
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 25, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Jan 26, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 22, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9208
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/206c3f15-72d2-4aac-9500-0f794485639e?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/206c3f15-72d2-4aac-9500-0f794485639e?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/01/wordpress-sites-compromised-via-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-total-donations-plugin/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress option values, leading to site takeover.
Affected: Total Donations (Calmar-Webmedia). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 25, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Total Donations <=2.0.5, Total Donations 3.0.0, Total Donations 2.0.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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