CVE-2014-9014 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the WP Marketplace plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions prior to 2.4.1. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating the 'file' parameter in the ajaxinit function. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), it presents a low-complexity attack requiring authenticated access, potentially leading to information disclosure. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, including proof-of-concept for arbitrary file download and even remote code execution. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpmarketplace_project:wpmarketplace:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.