CVE-2019-10869
CVE-2019-10869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ninjaforms Ninja Forms File Uploads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ninjaforms Ninja Forms File Uploads
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- Last modified:
Description
Path Traversal and Unrestricted File Upload exists in the Ninja Forms plugin before 3.0.23 for WordPress (when the Uploads add-on is activated). This allows an attacker to traverse the file system to access files and execute code via the includes/fields/upload.php (aka upload/submit page) name and tmp_name parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-10869?
- Path Traversal and Unrestricted File Upload exists in the Ninja Forms plugin before 3.0.23 for WordPress (when the Uploads add-on is activated). This allows an attacker to traverse the file system to access files and execute code via the includes/fields/upload.php (aka upload/submit page) name and tmp_name parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2019-10869?
- CVE-2019-10869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-10869 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-10869?
- CVE-2019-10869 affects Ninjaforms Ninja Forms File Uploads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-10869?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-10869 published?
- CVE-2019-10869 was published on 2019-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ninjaforms:ninja_forms_file_uploads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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