CVE-2014-9260

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130690/WordPress-Download-Manager-2.7.2-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
11.1%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

w3eden