CVE-2014-5460: Input Validation

Published Sep 11, 2014
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin before 1.4.7 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/uploads/slideshow-gallery/.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress<=1.4.6
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4.1
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4.2
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4.3
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4.4
Tribulant Tibulant Slideshow Gallery Wordpress=1.4.5

Event History

Sep 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5460?

CVE-2014-5460 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5460?

To fix CVE-2014-5460, update the Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin to version 1.4.7 or newer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-5460?

CVE-2014-5460 affects users of the Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin versions prior to 1.4.7 on WordPress.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5460?

CVE-2014-5460 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

What impact does CVE-2014-5460 have on WordPress websites?

CVE-2014-5460 can allow attackers to upload malicious files, compromising the security of WordPress websites.

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