How severe is CVE-2019-14252?

CVE-2019-14252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14252?

CVE-2019-14252 affects Publisure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14252?

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-2019-14252 published?

CVE-2019-14252 was published on 2019-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14252

CVE-2019-14252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Publisure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Publisure
Published: 2019-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the secure portal in Publisure 2.1.2. Once successfully authenticated as an administrator, one is able to inject arbitrary PHP code by using the adminCons.php form. The code is then stored in the E:\PUBLISURE\webservice\webpages\AdminDir\Templates\ folder even if removed from the adminCons.php view (i.e., the rogue PHP file can be hidden).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14252?: An issue was discovered in the secure portal in Publisure 2.1.2. Once successfully authenticated as an administrator, one is able to inject arbitrary PHP code by using the adminCons.php form. The code is then stored in the E:\PUBLISURE\webservice\webpages\AdminDir\Templates\ folder even if removed from the adminCons.php view (i.e., the rogue PHP file can be hidden).
How severe is CVE-2019-14252?: CVE-2019-14252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14252?: CVE-2019-14252 affects Publisure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14252?: 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-2019-14252 published?: CVE-2019-14252 was published on 2019-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/kmkz/exploit/blob/master/PUBLISURE-EXPLOIT-CHAIN-ADVISORY.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:publisure:publisure:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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