CVE-2019-19502: Code injection in pluginconfig.php in Image Uploader and Browser for CKEditor before 4.1.9 allows remote authe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-19502?

image uploader and browser for ckeditor: upgrade to 4.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-19502 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19502 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-19502 affect?

CVE-2019-19502 affects image uploader and browser for ckeditor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Code injection in pluginconfig.php in Image Uploader and Browser for CKEditor before 4.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-19502?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-19502 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting image uploader and browser for ckeditor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Code injection in pluginconfig.php in Image Uploader and Browser for CKEditor before 4.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2019-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maleck

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-02 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maleck image uploader and browser for ckeditor UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.9

Fixed in: 4.1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy image-uploader-and-browser-for-ckeditor || rpm -q image-uploader-and-browser-for-ckeditor || image-uploader-and-browser-for-ckeditor --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade image-uploader-and-browser-for-ckeditor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade image-uploader-and-browser-for-ckeditor

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19502?

image uploader and browser for ckeditor: upgrade to 4.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19502 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19502 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-2019-19502 affect?

CVE-2019-19502 affects image uploader and browser for ckeditor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Code injection in pluginconfig.php in Image Uploader and Browser for CKEditor before 4.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19502?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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