CVE-2019-10271

Description

An issue was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin 2.39 for WordPress. It allows unauthorized profile and cover picture modification. It is possible to modify the profile and cover picture of any user once one is connected. One can also modify the profiles and cover pictures of privileged users. To perform such a modification, one first needs to (for example) intercept an upload-picture request and modify the user_id parameter.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.23%

Third-Party Advisory cxsecurity.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019060120	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10271?: CVE-2019-10271 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-10271?: To fix CVE-2019-10271, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-10271 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-10271 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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