File Upload Mismanagement in Meta Box Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-14794

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Meta Box
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2019

Summary

The Meta Box plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.16.2 is susceptible to vulnerabilities that arise from improper handling of file uploads to custom folders. This could allow attackers to exploit the file upload functionality, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or the execution of malicious scripts. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

References

https://metabox.io/changelog/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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