CVE-2019-25224

CRITICAL
Published Jul 25, 2025 Modified Aug 11, 2025 CWE-78

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor Product
wpseeds wp_database_backup

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2019-25224? +
CVE-2019-25224 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25224? +
CVE-2019-25224 affects products from wpseeds, specifically: wp_database_backup. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2019-25224? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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