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CVE-2019-14206: An Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress al...

An Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin before 0.6.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the $REQUEST['adaptive-images-settings'] parameter in adaptive-images-script.php.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-14206 affects the Nevma Adaptive Images WordPress plugin before 0.6.67. A remote attacker could use a plugin request parameter to delete arbitrary files from the site. For a business, the main risks are site outage, broken WordPress functionality, and possible follow-on compromise if critical files are removed.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority hygiene issue for any WordPress estate. The fix path is straightforward if the plugin is present, but arbitrary file deletion can disrupt public sites and create recovery costs.

Technical view

The CVE describes arbitrary file deletion in adaptive-images-script.php via the adaptive-images-settings request parameter. The affected scope is the WordPress Adaptive Images plugin before version 0.6.67. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, or a vendor advisory beyond referenced public reports and plugin version information.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Nevma Adaptive Images plugin below 0.6.67. Internet-facing WordPress installations are the practical concern. The provided data does not identify affected CPEs or broader products.

Exploitation context

The CVE says remote attackers can trigger arbitrary file deletion. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Public research references exist, so defenders should assume the issue is knowable and prioritize exposed WordPress sites.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but consistent: the CVE identifies the vulnerable file, parameter, product, and fixed version boundary. The bundle does not include CVSS, proof of active exploitation, or complete environmental prerequisites, so avoid over-scoping beyond the named plugin and versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Adaptive Images plugin and installed version.
  • Upgrade the plugin to 0.6.67 or later, if still maintained and available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where upgrade is not feasible.
  • Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance before re-enabling vulnerable installations.
  • Back up and restore any missing or unexpectedly changed site files.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm no WordPress site runs Adaptive Images below version 0.6.67.
  • Review web logs for requests to adaptive-images-script.php and adaptive-images-settings.
  • Check file integrity for WordPress core, plugin, theme, and configuration files.
  • Verify the plugin is removed, disabled, or updated across production and staging.
  • Review backups for unexplained file deletion around suspicious request times.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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