CVE-2019-14683 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the "Import users from CSV with meta" plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.14.2.2 allows for a CSRF attack on wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=acui_delete_attachment.

Understanding CVE-2019-14683

This CVE identifies a security issue in a specific WordPress plugin that can be exploited for a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.

What is CVE-2019-14683?

The vulnerability in the "Import users from CSV with meta" plugin before version 1.14.2.2 for WordPress enables a CSRF attack on a specific URL within the WordPress admin interface.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14683

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to data manipulation or loss.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14683

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the plugin allows for CSRF attacks on the specified URL, potentially compromising the security of the WordPress site.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Plugin versions prior to 1.14.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests that, when executed by authenticated users, perform unintended actions on the targeted WordPress site.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the "Import users from CSV with meta" plugin to version 1.14.2.2 or newer.
Monitor for any unauthorized actions on the wp-admin interface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update plugins and themes to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement CSRF protection mechanisms in web applications.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all WordPress plugins are kept up to date to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.