CVE-2019-10869

Name: CVE-2019-10869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-07T18:29:01.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 13.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Path Traversal and Unrestricted File Upload exists in the Ninja Forms plugin before 3.0.23 for WordPress (when the Uploads add-on is activated). This allows an attacker to traverse the file system to access files and execute code via the includes/fields/upload.php (aka upload/submit page) name and tmp_name parameters.. EPSS estimates a 13.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path Traversal and Unrestricted File Upload exists in the Ninja Forms plugin before 3.0.23 for WordPress (when the Uploads add-on is activated). This allows an attacker to traverse the file system to access files and execute code via the includes/fields/upload.php (aka upload/submit page) name and tmp_name parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

13.02%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ninjaforms	Ninja Forms File Uploads	< 3.0.23

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9272Third Party Advisory
https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/ninjaforms-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9272Third Party Advisory
https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/ninjaforms-vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10869?

How severe is CVE-2019-10869?

CVE-2019-10869 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10869?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST