CVE-2019-16289: The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16289?

woody ad snippets: upgrade to 2.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16289 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16289 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-16289 affect?

CVE-2019-16289 affects woody ad snippets. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp_item parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16289?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16289 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting woody ad snippets. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp_item parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webcraftic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webcraftic woody ad snippets UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.8

Fixed in: 2.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy woody-ad-snippets || rpm -q woody-ad-snippets || woody-ad-snippets --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade woody-ad-snippets

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade woody-ad-snippets

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-16289?

woody ad snippets: upgrade to 2.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16289 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16289 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-2019-16289 affect?

CVE-2019-16289 affects woody ad snippets. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The insert-php (aka Woody ad snippets) plugin before 2.2.8 for WordPress allows authenticated XSS via the winp_item parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2019-16289?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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