How severe is CVE-2019-11872?

CVE-2019-11872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11872?

CVE-2019-11872 affects Incsub Hustle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-11872 published?

CVE-2019-11872 was published on 2019-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11872

CVE-2019-11872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Incsub Hustle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Incsub Hustle
Published: 2019-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin 6.0.7 for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection as it allows for injecting malicious code into a pop-up window. Successful exploitation grants an attacker with a right to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions as the plugin does not sanitize the user's input and allows insertion of any text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11872?: The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin 6.0.7 for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection as it allows for injecting malicious code into a pop-up window. Successful exploitation grants an attacker with a right to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions as the plugin does not sanitize the user's input and allows insertion of any text.
How severe is CVE-2019-11872?: CVE-2019-11872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11872?: CVE-2019-11872 affects Incsub Hustle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11872 published?: CVE-2019-11872 was published on 2019-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:incsub:hustle:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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