CVE-2019-15821: High severity bold page builder vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2019
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Updated

The bold-page-builder plugin before 2.3.2 for WordPress has no protection against modifying settings and importing data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bold-themes Bold Page Builder Wordpress<2.3.2

Event History

Aug 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15821?

CVE-2019-15821 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized modifications in WordPress settings.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15821?

To fix CVE-2019-15821, update the Bold Page Builder plugin to version 2.3.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-15821?

CVE-2019-15821 affects the Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.3.2.

4

What can happen if CVE-2019-15821 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-15821 can allow attackers to modify settings and import malicious data into a vulnerable WordPress site.

5

Is there a way to mitigate the risk of CVE-2019-15821 if I can't update immediately?

If you cannot update immediately, consider disabling the Bold Page Builder plugin until a fix is applied to mitigate the risk from CVE-2019-15821.

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