Overview
WordPress Social Warfare plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability affects Social Warfare and Social Warfare Pro.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9978
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2019-9978 |
| Vendor / Product | WordPress — Social Warfare Plugin |
| NVD Published | 2019-03-24 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-07 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 6.1 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-79 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2021-11-03 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-05-03 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-05-03.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-05-03 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2019-9978 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |