CVE-2019-89242

WordPress 5.0.0 - Image Remote Code Execution

STIX 2.1

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 Full analysis →

Details

Status draft
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026