How severe is CVE-2019-25216?

CVE-2019-25216 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-2019-25216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25216?

CVE-2019-25216 affects Starfish Rich Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25216?

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.

Does CVE-2019-25216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19364.

When was CVE-2019-25216 published?

CVE-2019-25216 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25216

CVE-2019-25216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starfish Rich Review 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% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19364
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Starfish Rich Review
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Rich Review plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the POST body 'update' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.7.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2019-25216?: The Rich Review plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the POST body 'update' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.7.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2019-25216?: CVE-2019-25216 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-2019-25216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25216?: CVE-2019-25216 affects Starfish Rich Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25216?: 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.
Does CVE-2019-25216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19364.
When was CVE-2019-25216 published?: CVE-2019-25216 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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