MEDIUM
CVE-2019-15772
CWE-601Published: August 29, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The nd-donations plugin before 1.4 for WordPress has a nopriv_ AJAX action that allows modification of the siteurl setting.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-15772 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
donations_project1 product(s)
donations
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://threatpost.com/wordpress-plugins-exploited-in-ongoing-attack-researchers-warn/147671/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/nd-donations/#developersProduct · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9493Third Party Advisory
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https://threatpost.com/wordpress-plugins-exploited-in-ongoing-attack-researchers-warn/147671/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/nd-donations/#developersProduct · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9493Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-15772
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-601
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-601)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-15772 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.