CVE-2019-25224

CRITICAL

CVSS 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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