How severe is CVE-2019-15330?

CVE-2019-15330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-15330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15330?

CVE-2019-15330 affects Webp Express Project Webp Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15330?

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-2019-15330 published?

CVE-2019-15330 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15330

CVE-2019-15330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webp Express Project Webp Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webp Express Project Webp Express
Published: 2019-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The webp-express plugin before 0.14.11 for WordPress has insufficient protection against arbitrary file reading.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15330?: The webp-express plugin before 0.14.11 for WordPress has insufficient protection against arbitrary file reading.
How severe is CVE-2019-15330?: CVE-2019-15330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-15330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15330?: CVE-2019-15330 affects Webp Express Project Webp Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15330?: 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-2019-15330 published?: CVE-2019-15330 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/webp-express/#developers

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webp_express_project:webp_express:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*