CVE-2019-25217
moderate-risk
Published 2024-10-16
The SiteGround Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass leading to Remote Code Execution and Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12 due to incorrect use of an access control attribute on the switch_php function called via the /switch-php REST API route. This allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Do I need to act?
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9.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Speed Optimizer
Affected Vendors
References (2)
Press/Media Coverage
https://blog.sucuri.net/2019/03/vulnerability-disclosure-siteground-optimizer-ca...
Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/657f3bd7-2cdc-4eb6-ba5...
48
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
11/34 · Low
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal