CVE-2018-8719
CVE-2018-8719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpsecurityauditlog Wp Security Audit Log with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Wpsecurityauditlog Wp Security Audit Log
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in the WP Security Audit Log plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress. Access to wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/* files is not restricted. For example, these files are indexed by Google and allows for attackers to possibly find sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8719?
- An issue was discovered in the WP Security Audit Log plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress. Access to wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/* files is not restricted. For example, these files are indexed by Google and allows for attackers to possibly find sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8719?
- CVE-2018-8719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-8719 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8719?
- CVE-2018-8719 affects Wpsecurityauditlog Wp Security Audit Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8719?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8719 published?
- CVE-2018-8719 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpsecurityauditlog:wp_security_audit_log:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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