How severe is CVE-2019-16522?

CVE-2019-16522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16522 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-2019-16522?

CVE-2019-16522 affects Eu Cookie Law Project Eu Cookie Law. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16522?

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

When was CVE-2019-16522 published?

CVE-2019-16522 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16522

CVE-2019-16522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eu Cookie Law Project Eu Cookie Law with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Eu Cookie Law Project Eu Cookie Law
Published: 2019-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the displayed cookie consent message. This affects Font Color, Background Color, and the Disable Cookie text. An attacker with high privileges can attack other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16522?: The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the displayed cookie consent message. This affects Font Color, Background Color, and the Disable Cookie text. An attacker with high privileges can attack other users.
How severe is CVE-2019-16522?: CVE-2019-16522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16522 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-2019-16522?: CVE-2019-16522 affects Eu Cookie Law Project Eu Cookie Law. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16522 published?: CVE-2019-16522 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eu_cookie_law_project:eu_cookie_law:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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