CVE-2019-14205

Name: CVE-2019-14205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-21T18:15:11.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 63.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings']['source_file'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.. EPSS estimates a 63.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings']['source_file'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

63.38%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nevma	Adaptive Images	< 0.6.67

References

https://github.com/markgruffer/markgruffer.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2019-07-19-adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.markdownExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://markgruffer.github.io/2019/07/19/adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/adaptive-images/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9468Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/markgruffer/markgruffer.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2019-07-19-adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.markdownExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://markgruffer.github.io/2019/07/19/adaptive-images-for-wordpress-0-6-66-lfi-rce-file-deletion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/adaptive-images/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9468Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14205?

How severe is CVE-2019-14205?

CVE-2019-14205 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 63.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14205?

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