CVE-2019-15833

Name: CVE-2019-15833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-30T14:15:11.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15833 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The simple-mail-address-encoder plugin before 1.7 for WordPress has reflected XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The simple-mail-address-encoder plugin before 1.7 for WordPress has reflected XSS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Mail Address Encoder Project	Simple Mail Address Encoder	< 1.7

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mail-address-encoder/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9418Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mail-address-encoder/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9418Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15833?

The simple-mail-address-encoder plugin before 1.7 for WordPress has reflected XSS.

How severe is CVE-2019-15833?

CVE-2019-15833 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15833?

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-2019-15833?

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Source: NVD / NIST