CVE-2019-15323

Name: CVE-2019-15323
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-22T14:15:13.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15323 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ad-inserter plugin before 2.4.20 for WordPress has path traversal.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ad-inserter plugin before 2.4.20 for WordPress has path traversal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ad Inserter Project	Ad Inserter	< 2.4.20

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ad-inserter/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9453Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ad-inserter/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9453Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15323?

The ad-inserter plugin before 2.4.20 for WordPress has path traversal.

How severe is CVE-2019-15323?

CVE-2019-15323 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15323?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-15323?

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Source: NVD / NIST