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CVE-2014-9521

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadScript.php in InfiniteWP Admin P...

High CVSS 7.5

Overview

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadScript.php in InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 2.4.4, when the allWPFiles query parameter is set, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a double extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the uploads directory, as demonstrated by the .php.swp filename.

CWE: CWE-94 Published: 2015-01-05T20:59:17.197
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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