CVE-2019-15816: XSS

Published Aug 30, 2019
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Updated

The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via savesettingspage and other save functions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus Wordpress<2.0

Event History

Aug 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15816?

CVE-2019-15816 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized options changes in the WordPress wp-private-content-plus plugin.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15816?

To fix CVE-2019-15816, update the wp-private-content-plus plugin to version 2.0 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-15816?

The impacts of CVE-2019-15816 include unauthorized changes to plugin settings and possible compromise of site functionality.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2019-15816?

Any WordPress site using the wp-private-content-plus plugin versions prior to 2.0 is affected by CVE-2019-15816.

5

What is wp-private-content-plus in relation to CVE-2019-15816?

The wp-private-content-plus plugin is a WordPress plugin vulnerable to CVE-2019-15816, which allows unauthenticated users to change settings.

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