CVE-2019-12516

Name: CVE-2019-12516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T13:15:11.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The slickquiz plugin through 1.3.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection by Subscriber users, as demonstrated by a /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-scores&id= or /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-edit&id= or /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-preview&id= URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The slickquiz plugin through 1.3.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection by Subscriber users, as demonstrated by a /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-scores&id= or /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-edit&id= or /wp-admin/admin.php?page=slickquiz-preview&id= URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Slickquiz Project	Slickquiz	<= 1.3.7.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154440/WordPress-SlickQuiz-1.3.7.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/slickquiz/#developersProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154440/WordPress-SlickQuiz-1.3.7.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/slickquiz/#developersProduct

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12516?

How severe is CVE-2019-12516?

CVE-2019-12516 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12516?

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