HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-16902
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CVE-2019-16902

CWE-22Published: September 27, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the ARforms plugin 3.7.1 for WordPress, arf_delete_file in arformcontroller.php allows unauthenticated deletion of an arbitrary file by supplying the full pathname.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16902 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2019-16902. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

reputeinfosystems1 product(s)
arforms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://almorabea.net/cve-2019-16902.txt
ADVISORYhttps://www.arformsplugin.com/documentation/changelog/
ADVISORYhttp://almorabea.net/cve-2019-16902.txt
ADVISORYhttps://www.arformsplugin.com/documentation/changelog/

All References (4)

→
http://almorabea.net/cve-2019-16902.txtThird Party Advisory
→
https://www.arformsplugin.com/documentation/changelog/Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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http://almorabea.net/cve-2019-16902.txtThird Party Advisory
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https://www.arformsplugin.com/documentation/changelog/Release Notes · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-16902
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 27, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-16902 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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