CVE-2019-25224Wp Database Backup OS Command Injection
WP Database Backup < 5.2 - Unauthenticated OS Command Injection
Published Jul 25, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as WORDFENCE-d21cf285-9d75-43a2-9e81-67116f0bf896, d21cf285-9d75-43a2-9e81-67116f0bf896
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-25224 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wp Database Backup (Wpseeds), WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP 5.2, Wp Database Backup 5.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://blog.sucuri.net/2015/01/security-advisory-vulnerabilities-in-pagelinesplatform-theme-for-wordpress.html
- advisoryhttps://blog.sucuri.net/2019/06/os-command-injection-in-wp-database-backup.html
- advisoryhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153781/
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2078035/wp-database-backup
- advisoryhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_db_backup_rce.rb
- advisoryhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_platform_exec.rb
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.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Database BackupWpseeds | See advisory | 5.2 |
| WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP | See advisory | 5.2 |
Patched Releases
WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP
5.2
Wp Database Backup
5.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 25, 2025
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryblog.sucuri.net · security-advisory-vulnerabilities-in-pagelinesp…
- advisoryblog.sucuri.net · os-command-injection-in-wp-database-backup.html
- advisorypacketstormsecurity.com · 153781
- advisoryplugins.trac.wordpress.org · wp-database-backup
- advisoryraw.githubusercontent.com · wp_db_backup_rce.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function.
Affected: Wp Database Backup (Wpseeds); WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP 5.2, Wp Database Backup 5.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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