CVE-2019-16525
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 5.55%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in the checklist plugin before 1.1.9 for WordPress. The fill parameter is not correctly filtered in the checklist-icon.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 5.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XSS issue was discovered in the checklist plugin before 1.1.9 for WordPress. The fill parameter is not correctly filtered in the checklist-icon.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checklist | Checklist | < 1.1.9 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154436/WordPress-Checklist-1.1.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2155029/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/checklist/#developersProduct, Release Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9877Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154436/WordPress-Checklist-1.1.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2155029/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/checklist/#developersProduct, Release Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9877Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16525?
An XSS issue was discovered in the checklist plugin before 1.1.9 for WordPress. The fill parameter is not correctly filtered in the checklist-icon.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2019-16525?
CVE-2019-16525 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16525?
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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