CVE-2018-8719: An issue was discovered in the WP Security Audit Log plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-8719 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp security audit log. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the WP Security Audit Log plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress. Access to wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/* files is not restricted. For example, these files are indexed by Google and allows for attackers to possibly find sensitive information.

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	15.6% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2018-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wpsecurityauditlog

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-04 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpsecurityauditlog wp security audit log DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-security-audit-log || rpm -q wp-security-audit-log || wp-security-audit-log --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wp-security-audit-log sudo apt install wp-security-audit-log=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold wp-security-audit-log

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wp-security-audit-log sudo dnf downgrade wp-security-audit-log-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wp-security-audit-log

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin WP Security Audit Log 3.1.1 - Sensitive Information Disclosure
Nuclei scan template: WordPress WP Security Audit Log 3.1.1 - Information Disclosure

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8719?

wp security audit log: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8719 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8719 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8719 affect?

CVE-2018-8719 affects wp security audit log. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in the WP Security Audit Log plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress. Access to wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/* files is not restricted. For example, these files are indexed by Google and allows for attackers to possib

How urgent is CVE-2018-8719?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-5072 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WP Security Audit Log plugin before 1.2.5 for WordPress all

References

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