Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-13571 affects the Advanced CF7 DB WordPress plugin through version 1.6.1. A remote attacker could abuse a SQL injection flaw to run database queries. That can expose or alter site data, depending on database permissions and stored content.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for WordPress estates using the plugin, because database compromise can affect customer data and site integrity. If the plugin is not present, no action is needed beyond documenting non-exposure.
Technical view
The supplied CVE description identifies a SQL injection in Vsourz Digital Advanced CF7 DB through 1.6.1 for WordPress. Successful exploitation could permit arbitrary SQL execution on the affected system. The bundle does not include CVSS, CWE, CPE, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that installed and enabled Advanced CF7 DB version 1.6.1 or earlier. Organizations without this plugin are not affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. Public technical references exist, but the bundle does not prove real-world exploitation or provide reliable exploit prevalence.
Researcher notes
The evidence is specific about SQL injection impact but incomplete on scoring, exact vulnerable endpoint, official CWE, and fixed release. Avoid assuming active exploitation. Validate exposure by plugin presence and version, then follow vendor guidance or remove the component.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Advanced CF7 DB installations.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is version 1.6.1 or earlier.
- Check the WordPress plugin page and Trac changeset for vendor remediation guidance.
- Review database user privileges used by the affected WordPress site.
- Preserve logs before remediation if compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Advanced CF7 DB is installed and active.
- Record the installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Verify affected sites no longer run version 1.6.1 or earlier.
- Review web and database logs for unusual query errors or access patterns.
- Check for unexpected WordPress database changes or new administrative users.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-cf7-db/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9479CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-093CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2123623CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/beerpwn/ctf/blob/master/CVE/CVE-2019-13571/report.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/beerpwn/ctf/tree/master/CVE/CVE-2019-13571CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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