CVE-2019-16522

Name: CVE-2019-16522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T15:15:15.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the displayed cookie consent message. This affects Font Color, Background Color, and the Disable Cookie text. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The eu-cookie-law plugin through 3.0.6 for WordPress (aka EU Cookie Law (GDPR)) is susceptible to Stored XSS due to improper encoding of several configuration options in the admin area and the displayed cookie consent message. This affects Font Color, Background Color, and the Disable Cookie text. An attacker with high privileges can attack other users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eu Cookie Law Project	Eu Cookie Law	<= 3.0.6

References

https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2019/SBA-ADV-20190913-01_WordPress_Plugin_EU_Cookie_LawExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/eu-cookie-law/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9918Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2019/SBA-ADV-20190913-01_WordPress_Plugin_EU_Cookie_LawExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/eu-cookie-law/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9918Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16522?

How severe is CVE-2019-16522?

CVE-2019-16522 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16522?

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