CVE-2019-25213

Advanced Access Manager <= 5.9.8.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read

Description

The Advanced Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.1 due to insufficient validation on the aam-media parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read any file on the server, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.43%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vasyltech Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/55e0f0df-7be2-4e18-988c-2cc558768eff?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2098838/advanced-access-manager/trunk/application/Core/Media.php?old=2151316&old_path=advanced-access-manager%2Ftrunk%2Fapplication%2FCore%2FMedia.php patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25213?
CVE-2019-25213 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-25213?
To fix CVE-2019-25213, 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-2019-25213 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-25213 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-25213?
CVE-2019-25213 affects vasyltech Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More.
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