Is CVE-2019-14231 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14231 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14231 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14231 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14231?

CVE-2019-14231 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-14231

CWE-89Published: July 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress. One could exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in getResultByPointsTrivia. This allows an unauthenticated/unprivileged user to perform a SQL injection attack capable of remote code execution and information disclosure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14231 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.