CVE-2019-14205
CVE-2019-14205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nevma Adaptive Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nevma Adaptive Images
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings']['source_file'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14205?
- A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings']['source_file'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14205?
- CVE-2019-14205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-14205 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14205?
- CVE-2019-14205 affects Nevma Adaptive Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14205?
- 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-2019-14205 published?
- CVE-2019-14205 was published on 2019-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/markgruffer/markgruffer.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2019-07-19-adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.markdown
- https://markgruffer.github.io/2019/07/19/adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.html
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/adaptive-images/#developers
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9468
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nevma:adaptive_images:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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