CVE-2019-8942: WordPress wp-includes/comment.php File Disclosure
Summary
WordPress allows information disclosure via crafted requests to comment functionality.
Why It Matters
MEDIUM severity with CVSS 5.3 ；affects WordPress before 5.1.1.
Current Status
- Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Last intelligence update: 2026-10-27 · source: NVD
Entity Activity Timeline
- 2019-05-09 — NVD publication / disclosure
- 2026-10-27 — Intelligence record updated（NVD sync）
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS Score: 5.3
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-10-27T00:00:00.000 · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
- WordPress before 5.1.1 (Unknown)
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
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