How severe is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-9260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9260?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9260 published?

CVE-2014-9260 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9260

CVE-2014-9260 is a high-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2017-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9260?: The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.
How severe is CVE-2014-9260?: CVE-2014-9260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9260?: CVE-2014-9260 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9260 published?: CVE-2014-9260 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*

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