PatchTheCVECVE-2019-15650: The stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates plugin before 8.0.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on opt
CVE-2019-15650 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting easy updates manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates plugin before 8.0.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option changes (such as disabling unattended theme updates) because of a nonce check error.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2019-08-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-15650?
easy updates manager: upgrade to 8.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-15650 being exploited?
CVE-2019-15650 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-15650 affect?
CVE-2019-15650 affects easy updates manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates plugin before 8.0.5 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option changes (such as disabling unattended theme updates) because of a nonce check error.
How urgent is CVE-2019-15650?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.