Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2019-25213

Advanced Access Manager <= 5.9.8.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read

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

Quick Answer

CVE-2019-25213 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress. It affects Versions before 5.9.9 and is fixed in 5.9.9.

Published
Sep 09, 2019
Last Updated
Oct 16, 2024
Slug
advanced-access-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.9.9, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2019-25213 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 5.9.9. Update Advanced Access Manager – Access Governance for WordPress to 5.9.9 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.9.9
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 5.9.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2019-25213
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
advanced-access-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2019-25213
Patched Versions
5.9.9
Affected Versions
Versions before 5.9.9
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