CVE-2019-9574: The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress does not ensure that a leave modification o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9574?

wp human resource management: upgrade to 2.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9574 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9574 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-2019-9574 affect?

CVE-2019-9574 affects wp human resource management. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress does not ensure that a leave modification occurs in the context of the Administrator or HR Manager role.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-9574?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-9574 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp human resource management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress does not ensure that a leave modification occurs in the context of the Administrator or HR Manager role.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2019-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mishubd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-05 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mishubd wp human resource management UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.6

Fixed in: 2.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-human-resource-management || rpm -q wp-human-resource-management || wp-human-resource-management --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-human-resource-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-human-resource-management

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-2019-9574?

wp human resource management: upgrade to 2.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9574 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9574 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-2019-9574 affect?

CVE-2019-9574 affects wp human resource management. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress does not ensure that a leave modification occurs in the context of the Administrator or HR Manager role.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9574?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-9573 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress mishandles leave applications.

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