How severe is CVE-2019-16250?

CVE-2019-16250 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-2019-16250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16250?

CVE-2019-16250 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16250?

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-2019-16250 published?

CVE-2019-16250 was published on 2019-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16250

CVE-2019-16250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oceanwp Ocean Extra 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Oceanwp Ocean Extra
Published: 2019-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

includes/wizard/wizard.php in the Ocean Extra plugin through 1.5.8 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options changes and injection of a Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16250?: includes/wizard/wizard.php in the Ocean Extra plugin through 1.5.8 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options changes and injection of a Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence.
How severe is CVE-2019-16250?: CVE-2019-16250 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-2019-16250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16250?: CVE-2019-16250 affects Oceanwp Ocean Extra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16250?: 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-2019-16250 published?: CVE-2019-16250 was published on 2019-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/settings-change-and-css-injection-in-wordpress-ocean-extra-plugin/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oceanwp:ocean_extra:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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