CVE-2019-15816
CVE-2019-15816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via save_settings_page and other save_ functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15816?
- The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via save_settings_page and other save_ functions.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15816?
- CVE-2019-15816 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-15816 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15816?
- CVE-2019-15816 affects Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15816?
- 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-2019-15816 published?
- CVE-2019-15816 was published on 2019-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-options-change-vulnerability-in-wordpress-wp-private-content-plus-plugin/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-private-content-plus/#developers
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9817
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpexpertdeveloper:wp_private_content_plus:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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