CVE-2014-9521
CVE-2014-9521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Infinitewp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Infinitewp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9521?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9521?
- CVE-2014-9521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9521 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9521?
- CVE-2014-9521 affects Infinitewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9521?
- 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-2014-9521 published?
- CVE-2014-9521 was published on 2015-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/43
- https://lifeforms.nl/20141210/infinitewp-vulnerabilities/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:infinitewp:infinitewp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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