CVE-2019-25224

Name: CVE-2019-25224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-25T03:15:32.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 16.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25224 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.. EPSS estimates a 16.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

16.68%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpseeds	Wp Database Backup	< 5.2

References

https://blog.sucuri.net/2019/06/os-command-injection-in-wp-database-backup.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153781/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2078035/wp-database-backupPatch
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_db_backup_rce.rbExploit
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/05/os-command-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wp-database-backup-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d21cf285-9d75-43a2-9e81-67116f0bf896?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25224?

How severe is CVE-2019-25224?

CVE-2019-25224 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25224?

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