PatchTheCVECVE-2019-25147: The Pretty Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via various IP headers as w
CVE-2019-25147 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting pretty links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Pretty Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via various IP headers as well as the referer header in versions up to, and including, 2.1.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the track_link function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-06-07 |
| 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-2019-25147?
pretty links: upgrade to 2.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-25147 being exploited?
CVE-2019-25147 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-2019-25147 affect?
CVE-2019-25147 affects pretty links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Pretty Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via various IP headers as well as the referer header in versions up to, and including, 2.1.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in th
How urgent is CVE-2019-25147?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action