CRITICAL
CVE-2019-13635
CWE-22Published: July 30, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The WP Fastest Cache plugin through 0.8.9.5 for WordPress allows wpFastestCache.php and inc/cache.php Directory Traversal.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-13635 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
wpfastestcache1 product(s)
wp fastest cache
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153821/WordPress-WP-Fastest-Cache-0.8.9.5-Directory-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124614Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124619Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/53Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/#developersRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153821/WordPress-WP-Fastest-Cache-0.8.9.5-Directory-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124614Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124619Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/53Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/#developersRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-13635
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 30, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-13635 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.