How severe is CVE-2019-14788?

CVE-2019-14788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14788?

CVE-2019-14788 affects Tribulant Newsletters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14788?

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-2019-14788 published?

CVE-2019-14788 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14788

CVE-2019-14788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tribulant Newsletters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Tribulant Newsletters
Published: 2019-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=newsletters_exportmultiple in the Tribulant Newsletters plugin before 4.6.19 for WordPress allows directory traversal with resultant remote PHP code execution via the subscribers[1][1] parameter in conjunction with an exportfile=../ value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14788?: wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=newsletters_exportmultiple in the Tribulant Newsletters plugin before 4.6.19 for WordPress allows directory traversal with resultant remote PHP code execution via the subscribers[1][1] parameter in conjunction with an exportfile=../ value.
How severe is CVE-2019-14788?: CVE-2019-14788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14788?: CVE-2019-14788 affects Tribulant Newsletters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14788?: 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-2019-14788 published?: CVE-2019-14788 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tribulant:newsletters:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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