HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-25315
MEDIUMWEAPONIZED

CVE-2019-25315

CWE-79Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 11, 2026

6.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.9th

Official Description

WordPress Server Log Viewer 1.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through unfiltered log file paths. Attackers can add log files with embedded XSS payloads that will execute when viewed in the WordPress admin interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25315 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

A weaponized exploit for CVE-2019-25315 is publicly known. This significantly lowers the barrier for threat actors and increases the urgency for remediation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
WordPress
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

WEAPONIZEDWeaponized exploit publicly available
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All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-25315
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
ExploitWEAPONIZED
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedFeb 11, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-25315 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.