How severe is CVE-2019-19979?

CVE-2019-19979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19979?

CVE-2019-19979 affects Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19979?

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-2019-19979 published?

CVE-2019-19979 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19979

CVE-2019-19979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance
Published: 2019-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19979?: A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-19979?: CVE-2019-19979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19979?: CVE-2019-19979 affects Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19979?: 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-2019-19979 published?: CVE-2019-19979 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_maintenance_project:wp_maintenance:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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