CVE-2014-9473

CVE-2014-9473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deliciousdays Cformsii with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] parameter, then accessing the file via a direct request to the file in the default upload directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9473?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] parameter, then accessing the file via a direct request to the file in the default upload directory.
How severe is CVE-2014-9473?
CVE-2014-9473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9473 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9473?
CVE-2014-9473 affects Deliciousdays Cformsii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9473?
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-2014-9473 published?
CVE-2014-9473 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)