Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2019-25215

ARI-Adminer <= 1.1.14 - Missing Authorization and No Direct File Access Restrictions

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2019-25215 is a high severity with CVSS 7.3 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin ARI Adminer – WordPress Database Manager. It affects Versions up to 1.1.14 and is fixed in 1.1.15.

Published
Apr 08, 2019
Last Updated
Oct 16, 2024
Slug
ari-adminer
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.1.15, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2019-25215 is tracked for the Plugin ARI Adminer – WordPress Database Manager as high severity with CVSS 7.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.1.14. Update ARI Adminer – WordPress Database Manager to 1.1.15 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
1.1.15
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.1.14
Tracking ID
CVE-2019-25215
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CVE-2019-25215

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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.1.14

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
1.1.15

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.1.14.

Step 2

Confirm ARI Adminer – WordPress Database Manager is updated to 1.1.15 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
ari-adminer View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2019-25215
Patched Versions
1.1.15
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.1.14
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