CVE-2019-19915

Name: CVE-2019-19915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-19T22:15:13.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19915 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. The "301 Redirects - Easy Redirect Manager" plugin before 2.45 for WordPress allows users (with subscriber or greater access) to modify, delete, or inject redirect rules, and exploit XSS, with the /admin-ajax.php?action=eps_redirect_save and /admin-ajax.php?action=eps_redirect_delete actions. This could result in a loss of site availability, malicious redirects, and user infections. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "301 Redirects - Easy Redirect Manager" plugin before 2.45 for WordPress allows users (with subscriber or greater access) to modify, delete, or inject redirect rules, and exploit XSS, with the /admin-ajax.php?action=eps_redirect_save and /admin-ajax.php?action=eps_redirect_delete actions. This could result in a loss of site availability, malicious redirects, and user infections. This could also be exploited via CSRF.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webfactoryltd	301 Redirects	< 2.45

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9979Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/12/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-301-redirects-easy-redirect-manager/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9979Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/12/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-301-redirects-easy-redirect-manager/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19915?

How severe is CVE-2019-19915?

CVE-2019-19915 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19915?

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