CVE-2019-14788

Name: CVE-2019-14788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-15T16:15:12.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14788 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.71%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tribulant	Newsletters	< 4.6.19

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/newsletters-lite/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9447Third Party Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/07/02/there-is-also-an-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability-in-newsletters/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/newsletters-lite/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9447Third Party Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/07/02/there-is-also-an-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability-in-newsletters/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14788?

How severe is CVE-2019-14788?

CVE-2019-14788 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14788?

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