CVE-2014-9260 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.

Q: How severe is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9260?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.

Vulnerability Description

The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3Eden	Download Manager	< 2.7.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-PriExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-PriExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The basic_settings function in the download manager plugin for WordPress before 2.7.3 allows remote authenticated users to update every WordPress option.

How severe is CVE-2014-9260?

CVE-2014-9260 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9260?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.