How severe is CVE-2019-15895?

CVE-2019-15895 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-2019-15895 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-2019-15895?

CVE-2019-15895 affects Search Exclude Project Search Exclude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15895?

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-2019-15895 published?

CVE-2019-15895 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15895

CVE-2019-15895 is a high-severity vulnerability in Search Exclude Project Search Exclude 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Search Exclude Project Search Exclude
Published: 2019-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

search-exclude.php in the "Search Exclude" plugin before 1.2.4 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15895?: search-exclude.php in the "Search Exclude" plugin before 1.2.4 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options changes.
How severe is CVE-2019-15895?: CVE-2019-15895 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-2019-15895 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-2019-15895?: CVE-2019-15895 affects Search Exclude Project Search Exclude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15895?: 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-2019-15895 published?: CVE-2019-15895 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:search_exclude_project:search_exclude:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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