What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-9881?

CVE-2019-9881 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 18.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-9881?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-9881. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 18.8%.

Wpgraphql CVE-2019-9881

MEDIUM

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2019-06-10 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass WordPress Wpgraphql

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 10, 2019 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled.

AnalysisAI

The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled. Affected products include: Wpengine Wpgraphql.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.