Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2019-15821

Bold Page Builder <= 2.3.1 - Missing Authorization to Settings Update

The bold-page-builder plugin before 2.3.2 for WordPress has no protection against modifying settings and importing data.

Quick Answer

CVE-2019-15821 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Bold Page Builder. It affects Versions up to 2.3.1 and is fixed in 2.3.2.

Published
Aug 23, 2019
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
bold-page-builder
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.3.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2019-15821 is tracked for the Plugin Bold Page Builder as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions up to 2.3.1. Update Bold Page Builder to 2.3.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.3.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.3.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2019-15821
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Identifier strength
CVE-2019-15821

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Version evidence
Versions up to 2.3.1

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
2.3.2

A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.

Source coverage
1 reference

External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.

Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 2.3.1.

Step 2

Confirm Bold Page Builder is updated to 2.3.2 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
bold-page-builder View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2019-15821
Patched Versions
2.3.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.3.1
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