CVE-2014-9260

8.8 · HIGH

Published Aug 7, 2017 w3eden EPSS 11.06% (96th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-9260 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting w3eden download_manager. It was published on August 7, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from w3eden. Update download_manager to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
w3eden	download_manager	>= 0, < 2.7.3	Affected

References

Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-Privilege-Escalation.html Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-Privilege-Escalation.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting w3eden download_manager. It was published on August 7, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9260?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9260?

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