What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16766?

CVE-2019-16766 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16766?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16766. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wagtail 2Fa CVE-2019-16766

HIGH

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (CWE-290)

2019-11-29 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Wagtail 2Fa

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 29, 2019 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

When using wagtail-2fa before 1.3.0, if someone gains access to someone's Wagtail login credentials, they can log into the CMS and bypass the 2FA check by changing the URL. They can then add a new device and gain full access to the CMS. This problem has been patched in version 1.3.0.

AnalysisAI

When using wagtail-2fa before 1.3.0, if someone gains access to someone's Wagtail login credentials, they can log into the CMS and bypass the 2FA check by changing the URL. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-290. When using wagtail-2fa before 1.3.0, if someone gains access to someone's Wagtail login credentials, they can log into the CMS and bypass the 2FA check by changing the URL. They can then add a new device and gain full access to the CMS. This problem has been patched in version 1.3.0. Affected products include: Labdigital Wagtail-2Fa. Version information: before 1.3.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.