CVE-2019-25143

Name: CVE-2019-25143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:10.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25143 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the gdpr_cookie_compliance_reset_settings AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to reset all of the settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the gdpr_cookie_compliance_reset_settings AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to reset all of the settings.

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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mooveagency	Gdpr Cookie Compliance	< 4.0.3

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-gdpr-cookie-compliance-plugin-fixed-authenticated-settings-deletion-vulnerability/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5ac51325-a7f5-4d38-9b41-61855206083dThird Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-gdpr-cookie-compliance-security-bypass-4-0-2/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9116d719-f536-4b8a-9e73-9a8a922f8a35?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-gdpr-cookie-compliance-plugin-fixed-authenticated-settings-deletion-vulnerability/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5ac51325-a7f5-4d38-9b41-61855206083dThird Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-gdpr-cookie-compliance-security-bypass-4-0-2/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9116d719-f536-4b8a-9e73-9a8a922f8a35?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25143?

How severe is CVE-2019-25143?

CVE-2019-25143 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25143?

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