CVE-2019-11843
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11843 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The MailPoet plugin before 3.23.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML using extra parameters in the URL (Reflective Server-Side XSS).. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MailPoet plugin before 3.23.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML using extra parameters in the URL (Reflective Server-Side XSS).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic | Mailpoet | < 3.23.2 |
References
- https://github.com/mailpoet/mailpoet/releases/tag/3.23.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://pluginarchive.com/wordpress/mailpoet/v/3-23-2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailpoet/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mailpoet/mailpoet/releases/tag/3.23.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://pluginarchive.com/wordpress/mailpoet/v/3-23-2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailpoet/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11843?
The MailPoet plugin before 3.23.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML using extra parameters in the URL (Reflective Server-Side XSS).
How severe is CVE-2019-11843?
CVE-2019-11843 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11843?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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