CVE-2014-8603 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the XCloner plugin for WordPress (3.1.1) and Joomla! (3.5.1). Remote administrators can inject shell metacharacters into various parameters, including filenames during backup creation or several configuration variables, to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 6.5, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry exists (EDB-35212), indicating public exploit code availability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xcloner:xcloner:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xcloner:xcloner:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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