#VU15398 Arbitrary file upload in Slideshow Gallery - CVE-2014-5460
Published: October 17, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15398
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5460
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Slideshow Gallery
Slideshow Gallery
Software vendor:
Tribulant Software
Tribulant Software
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.