TimThumb <= 2.8.13 - Remote Code Execution

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CVE CVE-2014-4663
CVSS Critical (9.8)
Publicly Published July 4, 2014
Last Updated January 29, 2025
Researcher Pichaya Morimoto
Description

TimThumb 2.8.13 and WordThumb 1.07, when Webshot (aka Webshots) is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the src parameter. Note: this is not a WordPress plugin or theme, but may be used by WordPress plugins and themes. Make sure to check for the presence of the timthumb.php file when determining if your installation is vulnerable.

References

3 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wordthumb (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Affected Version
  • <= 1.07
Patched Version
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug user-avatar (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Affected Version
  • <= 1.4.12
Patched Version
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug timthumb (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Affected Version
  • <= 2.8.13
Patched Version
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