CVE-2019-19980

Name: CVE-2019-19980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-26T03:15:11.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a privilege bypass flaw that allowed authenticated users (Subscriber or greater access) to send test emails from the administrative dashboard on behalf of an administrator. This occurs because the plugin registers a wp_ajax function to send_test_email.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a privilege bypass flaw that allowed authenticated users (Subscriber or greater access) to send test emails from the administrative dashboard on behalf of an administrator. This occurs because the plugin registers a wp_ajax function to send_test_email.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Icegram	Email Subscribers \& Newsletters	< 4.2.3

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9946Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-email-subscribers-newsletters-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9946Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-email-subscribers-newsletters-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19980?

How severe is CVE-2019-19980?

CVE-2019-19980 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19980?

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