CVE-2019-25215: ari adminer Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

The ARI-Adminer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a lack of file access controls in nearly every file of the plugin in versions up to, and including, 1.1.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call the files directly and perform a wide variety of unauthorized actions such as accessing a site's database and making changes.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ari-soft	ari_adminer	< 1.1.14

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2065317%40ari-adminer&new=2065317%40ari-adminer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/67ad04d4-49ef-4bc4-b3b0-f2752566145e?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25215? +

The ARI-Adminer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a lack of file access controls in nearly every file of the plugin in versions up to, and including, 1.1.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call the files directly and perform a wide variety of unauthorized actions such as accessing a site's database and making changes. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-25215? +

CVE-2019-25215 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25215? +

CVE-2019-25215 affects products from ari-soft, specifically: ari_adminer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2019-25215? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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