CVE-2019-25315
CWE-79Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 11, 2026
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.
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
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25315 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts