How severe is CVE-2019-19980?

CVE-2019-19980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-19980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19980?

CVE-2019-19980 affects Icegram Email Subscribers & Newsletters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19980?

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

When was CVE-2019-19980 published?

CVE-2019-19980 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19980

CVE-2019-19980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icegram Email Subscribers & Newsletters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icegram Email Subscribers & Newsletters
Published: 2019-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a privilege bypass flaw that allowed authenticated users (Subscriber or greater access) to send test emails from the administrative dashboard on behalf of an administrator. This occurs because the plugin registers a wp_ajax function to send_test_email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19980?: The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a privilege bypass flaw that allowed authenticated users (Subscriber or greater access) to send test emails from the administrative dashboard on behalf of an administrator. This occurs because the plugin registers a wp_ajax function to send_test_email.
How severe is CVE-2019-19980?: CVE-2019-19980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-19980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19980?: CVE-2019-19980 affects Icegram Email Subscribers & Newsletters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-19980 published?: CVE-2019-19980 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icegram:email_subscribers_\&_newsletters:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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