CVE-2019-11872

Name: CVE-2019-11872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-29T19:29:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11872 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin 6.0.7 for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection as it allows for injecting malicious code into a pop-up window. Successful exploitation grants an attacker with a right to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions as the plugin does not sanitize the user's input and allows insertion of any text.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin 6.0.7 for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection as it allows for injecting malicious code into a pop-up window. Successful exploitation grants an attacker with a right to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions as the plugin does not sanitize the user's input and allows insertion of any text.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Incsub	Hustle	< 6.0.8.1

References

https://blog.reddy.io/2019/05/24/reddy-solutions-found-a-csv-injection-vulnerability-in-hustle-wordpress-plugin/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.reddy.io/category/cybersecurity/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popup/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9326Third Party Advisory
https://blog.reddy.io/2019/05/24/reddy-solutions-found-a-csv-injection-vulnerability-in-hustle-wordpress-plugin/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.reddy.io/category/cybersecurity/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popup/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9326Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11872?

How severe is CVE-2019-11872?

CVE-2019-11872 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11872?

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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Source: NVD / NIST