Vulnerability Description
The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup['mysqldumppath'] variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Dbmanager Project | Wp-Dbmanager | <= 2.71 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/113508
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128785/WordPress-Database-Manager-2.7.1-ComExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/99Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/365Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/410Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533763/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70626
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.hExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97689
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/changelog/Patch
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/113508
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128785/WordPress-Database-Manager-2.7.1-ComExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/99Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/365Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/410Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8334?
CVE-2014-8334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "...
How severe is CVE-2014-8334?
CVE-2014-8334 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp-Dbmanager Project Wp-Dbmanager.