CVE-2019-14794: High severity metabox.io meta box vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2019
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Updated

The Meta Box plugin before 4.16.2 for WordPress mishandles the uploading of files to custom folders.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Metabox Meta Box Wordpress<4.16.2

Event History

Aug 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14794?

CVE-2019-14794 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-14794?

To fix CVE-2019-14794, update the Meta Box plugin to version 4.16.2 or later.

3

What kind of files are affected by CVE-2019-14794?

CVE-2019-14794 affects the uploading of files to custom folders in the Meta Box plugin.

4

What versions of the Meta Box plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2019-14794?

All versions of the Meta Box plugin prior to 4.16.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-14794.

5

Is the Meta Box plugin affected by CVE-2019-14794 on all WordPress installations?

Yes, CVE-2019-14794 affects any WordPress installation using the vulnerable version of the Meta Box plugin.

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