CVE-2019-25224 WP Database Backup < 5.2 - Unauthenticated OS Command Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the mysqldump function in the WP Database Backup plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25224?
CVE-2019-25224 is a critical command injection vulnerability in databasebackup WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP, published on 25 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpseeds Wp Database Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-25224 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25224 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in databasebackup WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwcj-w2w2-2g7c.