Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2019-89242. PoCs published by OUSSAMA RAHALI.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a path traversal vulnerability in WordPress 5.0.0 and earlier versions to achieve remote code execution by uploading a malicious image with embedded PHP code in its metadata and manipulating the file path to execute arbitrary commands.
Description
WordPress 5.0.0 - Image Remote Code Execution
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by OUSSAMA RAHALI · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49512
This exploit leverages a path traversal vulnerability in WordPress 5.0.0 and earlier versions to achieve remote code execution by uploading a malicious image with embedded PHP code in its metadata and manipulating the file path to execute arbitrary commands.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
WordPress 5.0.0 and <= 4.9.8
Auth required
Prerequisites:
Valid WordPress credentials · A WordPress theme name · A specially crafted image with embedded PHP code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
draft
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026