How severe is CVE-2019-15649?

CVE-2019-15649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15649?

CVE-2019-15649 affects Elearningfreak Insert Or Embed Articulate Content. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15649?

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-2019-15649 published?

CVE-2019-15649 was published on 2019-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15649

CVE-2019-15649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elearningfreak Insert Or Embed Articulate Content 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Elearningfreak Insert Or Embed Articulate Content
Published: 2019-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The insert-or-embed-articulate-content-into-wordpress plugin before 4.2999 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on file upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15649?: The insert-or-embed-articulate-content-into-wordpress plugin before 4.2999 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on file upload.
How severe is CVE-2019-15649?: CVE-2019-15649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15649?: CVE-2019-15649 affects Elearningfreak Insert Or Embed Articulate Content. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15649?: 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-2019-15649 published?: CVE-2019-15649 was published on 2019-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elearningfreak:insert_or_embed_articulate_content:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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