CVE-2019-25224

Wpseeds Wp Database Backup command injection

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 21.4%

Published25 Jul 2025

Description

The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Wpseeds Wp Database Backup< 5.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Wpseeds Wp Database Backup≥ 5.2

Patch & vendor advisories

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2078035/wp-database-backup

References

https://blog.sucuri.net/2019/06/os-command-injection-in-wp-database-backup.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153781/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2078035/wp-database-backupPatch
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_db_backup_rce.rbExploit
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/05/os-command-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wp-database-backup-plugin/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d21cf285-9d75-43a2-9e81-67116f0bf896?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-25224 being actively exploited?

CVE-2019-25224 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 21.4%.

How severe is CVE-2019-25224?

CVE-2019-25224 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 21.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-25224?

Affected products include Wpseeds Wp Database Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25224?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wpseeds Wp Database Backup 5.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.