CVE-2019-8943
MediumPublic exploitWordPress through 5.0.3 allows Path Traversal in wp_crop_image().
Published Feb 20, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as 58e3b7f1-26f4-453a-ae1f-a1e6eed0348c, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-8943, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-8943
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-8943 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Wordpress.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 5.0.3, Wordpress 5.1-1, Wordpress <=5.0.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
92%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
WordPress through 5.0.3 allows Path Traversal in wp_crop_image(). An attacker (who has privileges to crop an image) can write the output image to an arbitrary directory via a filename containing two image extensions and ../ sequences, such as a filename ending with the .jpg?/../../file.jpg substring.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WordpressWordpress | See advisory | 5.0.3 |
Patched Releases
Wordpress
5.0.3, 5.1-1, <=5.0.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 20, 2019
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-8943
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-8943
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-8943
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58e3b7f1-26f4-453a-ae1f-a1e6eed0348c?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58e3b7f1-26f4-453a-ae1f-a1e6eed0348c?source=api-scan
FAQ
Common Questions.
WordPress through 5.0.3 allows Path Traversal in wp_crop_image().
Affected: Wordpress. 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 Wordpress 5.0.3, Wordpress 5.1-1, Wordpress <=5.0.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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