CVE-2019-15889
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 12.53%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15889 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The download-manager plugin before 2.9.94 for WordPress has XSS via the category shortcode feature, as demonstrated by the orderby or search[publish_date] parameter.. EPSS estimates a 12.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The download-manager plugin before 2.9.94 for WordPress has XSS via the category shortcode feature, as demonstrated by the orderby or search[publish_date] parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3eden | Download Manager | < 2.9.94 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152511/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.9.92-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152552/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.9.93-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2070388/download-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9257Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2019041819Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152511/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.9.92-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152552/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.9.93-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2070388/download-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9257Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2019041819Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15889?
The download-manager plugin before 2.9.94 for WordPress has XSS via the category shortcode feature, as demonstrated by the orderby or search[publish_date] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-15889?
CVE-2019-15889 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15889?
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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