How severe is CVE-2019-16289?

CVE-2019-16289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16289?

CVE-2019-16289 affects Webcraftic Woody Ad Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-16289 published?

CVE-2019-16289 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16289

CVE-2019-16289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webcraftic Woody Ad Snippets with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webcraftic Woody Ad Snippets
Published: 2019-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp_item parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16289?: The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp_item parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-16289?: CVE-2019-16289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16289?: CVE-2019-16289 affects Webcraftic Woody Ad Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16289 published?: CVE-2019-16289 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webcraftic:woody_ad_snippets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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