SB2014080216 - Arbitrary file upload in Slideshow Gallery for WordPress
Published: August 2, 2014 Updated: August 2, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014080216
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5460)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of uploading files in wp-content/uploads/slideshow-gallery/. A remote authenticated user can upload and execute arbitrary PHP file on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.