Flash Uploader <= 3.1.2 - Arbitrary Command Execution

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE	CVE-2014-5014
CVSS	Critical (9.8)
Publicly Published	July 18, 2014
Last Updated	January 22, 2024
Researcher	James Hooker

Description

The WordPress Flash Uploader plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to invalid characters in image_magic_path.

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	wordpress-flash-uploader (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	Yes
Affected Version	<= 3.1.3
Patched Version	3.1.3

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