Directory Traversal Vulnerability in DukaPress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2014-8799

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Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 November 2014

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC๐ŸŸฃ EPSS 91%

What is CVE-2014-8799?

The DukaPress plugin for WordPress contains a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited through the dp_img_resize function found in php/dp-functions.php. This security flaw allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the src parameter to include '..' (dot dot) sequences. Without proper validation, attackers can potentially read sensitive files, posing a significant security risk to affected installations prior to version 2.5.4.

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.

References

EPSS Score

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

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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