How severe is CVE-2019-14794?

CVE-2019-14794 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-2019-14794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14794?

CVE-2019-14794 affects Metabox Meta Box. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14794?

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-2019-14794 published?

CVE-2019-14794 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14794

CVE-2019-14794 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metabox Meta Box 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Metabox Meta Box
Published: 2019-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Meta Box plugin before 4.16.2 for WordPress mishandles the uploading of files to custom folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14794?: The Meta Box plugin before 4.16.2 for WordPress mishandles the uploading of files to custom folders.
How severe is CVE-2019-14794?: CVE-2019-14794 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-2019-14794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14794?: CVE-2019-14794 affects Metabox Meta Box. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14794?: 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-2019-14794 published?: CVE-2019-14794 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://metabox.io/changelog/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metabox:meta_box:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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