CVE-2019-25224
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
80.8%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 7/25/2025
- Last Modified
- 8/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-25224?
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.
Is CVE-2019-25224 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-25224 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 80.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-25224?
CVE-2019-25224 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2019-25224 affecting your environment?
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