CVE-2019-14230
CVE-2019-14230 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Onionbuzz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Onionbuzz
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress. One could exploit the id parameter in the set_count ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in saveQuestionVote. This allows an unauthenticated/unprivileged user to perform a SQL injection attack capable of remote code execution and information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14230?
- An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress. One could exploit the id parameter in the set_count ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in saveQuestionVote. This allows an unauthenticated/unprivileged user to perform a SQL injection attack capable of remote code execution and information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14230?
- CVE-2019-14230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-14230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14230?
- CVE-2019-14230 affects Onionbuzz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14230?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-14230 published?
- CVE-2019-14230 was published on 2019-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:onionbuzz:onionbuzz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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