Unrestricted File Upload in jQuery File Upload Plugin for WordPress and Joomla
CVE-2014-8739

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Jquery File Upload
Creative Contact Form
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 91%

What is CVE-2014-8739?

The jQuery File Upload Plugin version 6.4.4 and earlier exhibits an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in its server/php/UploadHandler.php file. This flaw permits remote attackers to upload PHP files by exploiting the plugin in the Creative Solutions Creative Contact Form (previously known as Sexy Contact Form) and related applications, leading to potential arbitrary code execution upon direct access to the uploaded file. Exploited in the wild as of October 2014, it poses significant risks to both WordPress and Joomla! platforms.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2014-8739 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2014-8739 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35057/
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36811/
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/11/4
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EPSS Score

91% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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