CVE-2019-14206
CVE-2019-14206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nevma Adaptive Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nevma Adaptive Images
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14206?
- An Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14206?
- CVE-2019-14206 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-14206 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14206?
- CVE-2019-14206 affects Nevma Adaptive Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14206?
- 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-2019-14206 published?
- CVE-2019-14206 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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