CVE-2019-12498

Name: CVE-2019-12498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-20T19:15:12.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12498 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Live Chat Support plugin before 8.0.33 for WordPress accepts certain REST API calls without invoking the wplc_api_permission_check protection mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Live Chat Support plugin before 8.0.33 for WordPress accepts certain REST API calls without invoking the wplc_api_permission_check protection mechanism.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
3cx	Live Chat	< 8.0.33

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12498?

The WP Live Chat Support plugin before 8.0.33 for WordPress accepts certain REST API calls without invoking the wplc_api_permission_check protection mechanism.

How severe is CVE-2019-12498?

CVE-2019-12498 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12498?

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