CVE-2019-9881

CVE-2019-9881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpengine Wpgraphql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Description

The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9881?
The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled.
How severe is CVE-2019-9881?
CVE-2019-9881 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9881 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9881?
CVE-2019-9881 affects Wpengine Wpgraphql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9881?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-9881 published?
CVE-2019-9881 was published on 2019-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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