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CVE-2014-9014

4.3 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to download arbit…

Published Nov 6, 2019CWE-22EPSS 11.58%

Overview

CVE-2014-9014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin before 2.4.1 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9014?

CVE-2014-9014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-9014?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9014?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9014?

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