CVE-2019-25147
CVE-2019-25147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Prettylinks Pretty Links with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Prettylinks Pretty Links
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Pretty Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via various IP headers as well as the referer header in versions up to, and including, 2.1.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the track_link function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25147?
- The Pretty Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via various IP headers as well as the referer header in versions up to, and including, 2.1.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the track_link function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25147?
- CVE-2019-25147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25147 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25147?
- CVE-2019-25147 affects Prettylinks Pretty Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25147?
- 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-2019-25147 published?
- CVE-2019-25147 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/stored-xss-and-csv-injection-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-shortlinks-by-pretty-links-plugin/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2108490%40pretty-link%2Ftrunk&old=2078274%40pretty-link%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ae058c5b-b90b-4a1e-9f56-d56dbd2d3607?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:prettylinks:pretty_links:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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