CVE-2019-19133
CVE-2019-19133 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Csshero with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Csshero
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The CSS Hero plugin through 4.0.3 for WordPress is prone to reflected XSS via the URI in a csshero_action=edit_page request because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookies or launch other attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19133?
- The CSS Hero plugin through 4.0.3 for WordPress is prone to reflected XSS via the URI in a csshero_action=edit_page request because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookies or launch other attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2019-19133?
- CVE-2019-19133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-19133 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19133?
- CVE-2019-19133 affects Csshero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19133?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-19133 published?
- CVE-2019-19133 was published on 2019-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155558/WordPress-CSS-Hero-4.0.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/6
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9966
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:csshero:csshero:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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