CVE-2019-1000031: A disk space or quota exhaustion issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-1000031 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting article2pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A disk space or quota exhaustion issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27. Visiting PDF generation link but not following the redirect will leave behind a PDF file on disk which will never be deleted by the plug-in.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-401
Published	2019-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: article2pdf project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-27 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

article2pdf project article2pdf UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.24 and <= 0.27

Fixed in: newer than 0.27

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.24

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy article2pdf || rpm -q article2pdf || article2pdf --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade article2pdf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade article2pdf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison article2pdf sudo apt install article2pdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24> sudo apt-mark hold article2pdf

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list article2pdf sudo dnf downgrade article2pdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24> sudo dnf versionlock add article2pdf

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.

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-2019-1000031?

article2pdf: upgrade to newer than 0.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1000031 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1000031 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-2019-1000031 affect?

CVE-2019-1000031 affects article2pdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A disk space or quota exhaustion issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27. Visiting PDF generation link but not following the redirect will leave behind a PDF file on disk which will

How urgent is CVE-2019-1000031?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-1010257 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE An Information Disclosure / Data Modification issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordp

References

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