PatchTheCVECVE-2019-19983: In the WordPress plugin, Fast Velocity Minify before 2.7.7, the full web root path to the running WordPress ap
CVE-2019-19983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting minify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the WordPress plugin, Fast Velocity Minify before 2.7.7, the full web root path to the running WordPress application can be discovered. In order to exploit this vulnerability, FVM Debug Mode needs to be enabled and an admin-ajax request needs to call the fastvelocity_min_files action.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2019-12-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-19983?
minify: upgrade to 2.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-19983 being exploited?
CVE-2019-19983 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-2019-19983 affect?
CVE-2019-19983 affects minify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). In the WordPress plugin, Fast Velocity Minify before 2.7.7, the full web root path to the running WordPress application can be discovered. In order to exploit this vulnerability, FVM Debug Mode needs to be enabled and an admin-ajax request
How urgent is CVE-2019-19983?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference