How severe is CVE-2014-9735?

CVE-2014-9735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9735 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9735?

CVE-2014-9735 primarily affects Themepunch Showbiz Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9735?

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-2014-9735 published?

CVE-2014-9735 was published on 2015-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9735

CVE-2014-9735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themepunch Showbiz Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Themepunch Showbiz Pro
Published: 2015-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ThemePunch Slider Revolution (revslider) plugin before 3.0.96 for WordPress and Showbiz Pro plugin 1.7.1 and earlier for Wordpress does not properly restrict access to administrator AJAX functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload and execute arbitrary files via an update_plugin action; (2) delete arbitrary sliders via a delete_slider action; and (3) create, (4) update, (5) import, or (6) export arbitrary sliders via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9735?: The ThemePunch Slider Revolution (revslider) plugin before 3.0.96 for WordPress and Showbiz Pro plugin 1.7.1 and earlier for Wordpress does not properly restrict access to administrator AJAX functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload and execute arbitrary files via an update_plugin action; (2) delete arbitrary sliders via a delete_slider action; and (3) create, (4) update, (5) import, or (6) export arbitrary sliders via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-9735?: CVE-2014-9735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9735 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9735?: CVE-2014-9735 primarily affects Themepunch Showbiz Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9735?: 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-2014-9735 published?: CVE-2014-9735 was published on 2015-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:themepunch:showbiz_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:themepunch:slider_revolution:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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