CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9473

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The CformsII plugin version 14.7 and earlier for WordPress has an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute malicious code on the server, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the CformsII plugin to the latest version and implement strict file upload policies to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] parameter, then accessing the file via a direct request to the file in the default upload directory.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS