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CVE-2019-14205: A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows...

A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings']['source_file'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-14205 affects the Nevma Adaptive Images WordPress plugin before 0.6.67. A remote attacker could use a vulnerable plugin endpoint to read arbitrary server files. For a WordPress site, that could expose configuration secrets or other sensitive files, depending on server permissions.

Executive priority

Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin, especially business-critical sites. The absence of CVSS and KEV evidence lowers certainty, but remote arbitrary file retrieval can expose credentials and accelerate broader compromise.

Technical view

The issue is a Local File Inclusion/File Read flaw in adaptive-images-script.php. The CVE description identifies the adaptive-images-settings source_file request parameter as the vulnerable input. The public source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed affected CPEs.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin installed below version 0.6.67 and reachable from the internet. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The CVE states remote attackers can retrieve arbitrary files. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. Public researcher references exist, but this assessment does not rely on exploit procedures.

Researcher notes

The strongest source-grounded fact is remote arbitrary file retrieval before 0.6.67 through a named request parameter. The bundle also references researcher material mentioning broader impact, but the CVE record excerpt provided here only substantiates LFI/file retrieval.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Nevma Adaptive Images to version 0.6.67 or later if available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it cannot be updated.
  • Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for current support status.
  • Restrict web server file permissions to reduce readable sensitive files.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Adaptive Images plugin.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions are 0.6.67 or later.
  • Review web logs for unusual requests to adaptive-images-script.php.
  • Check whether sensitive server files were exposed in logs or responses.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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