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

Summary

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.

References

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

EPSS Score

79% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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