How severe is CVE-2019-14798?

CVE-2019-14798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-14798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14798?

CVE-2019-14798 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-14798 published?

CVE-2019-14798 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14798

CVE-2019-14798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Photo Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: 10web Photo Gallery
Published: 2019-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The 10Web Photo Gallery plugin before 1.5.25 for WordPress has Authenticated Local File Inclusion via directory traversal in the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=shortcode_bwg tagtext parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14798?: The 10Web Photo Gallery plugin before 1.5.25 for WordPress has Authenticated Local File Inclusion via directory traversal in the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=shortcode_bwg tagtext parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-14798?: CVE-2019-14798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-14798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14798?: CVE-2019-14798 affects 10web Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14798 published?: CVE-2019-14798 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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