CVE-2014-5465 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the Download Shortcode plugin (version 0.2.3 and earlier) for WordPress, specifically within the force-download.php file. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'file' parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality impact. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
0.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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