CVE-2019-9913 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in the wp-live-chat-support plugin versions prior to 8.0.18 for WordPress.

Understanding CVE-2019-9913

This CVE identifies a specific XSS vulnerability in the wp-live-chat-support plugin for WordPress.

What is CVE-2019-9913?

The XSS vulnerability known as wp-admin/admin.php?page=wplivechat-menu-gdpr-page has been identified in the wp-live-chat-support plugin versions prior to 8.0.18 for WordPress.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9913

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9913

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The wp-live-chat-support plugin before version 8.0.18 for WordPress is susceptible to XSS attacks through the wp-admin/admin.php?page=wplivechat-menu-gdpr-page term.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: wp-live-chat-support plugin
Vulnerable Versions: Versions prior to 8.0.18

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the vulnerable parameter, potentially leading to script execution in the user's browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-9913 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the wp-live-chat-support plugin to version 8.0.18 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Consider implementing web application firewalls to filter and block malicious inputs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit plugins and extensions for security vulnerabilities.
Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS attacks and best practices for secure coding.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates for the wp-live-chat-support plugin and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.