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

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-1010257 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting article2pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Information Disclosure / Data Modification issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27. A URL can be constructed which allows overriding the PDF file's path leading to any PDF whose path is known and which is readable to the web server can be downloaded. The file will be deleted after download if the web server has permission to do so. For PHP versions before 5.3, any file can be read by n

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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 19:30 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-2019-1010257?

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

Is CVE-2019-1010257 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010257 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-2019-1010257 affect?

CVE-2019-1010257 affects article2pdf. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). An Information Disclosure / Data Modification issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0.24, 0.25, 0.26, 0.27. A URL can be constructed which allows overriding the PDF file's path leading to any PDF whose

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010257?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-1000031 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE A disk space or quota exhaustion issue exists in article2pdf_getfile.php in the article2pdf Wordpress plugin 0

References

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