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CVE-2014-9260

HighPublished

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

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 24, 2014

Primary CVSS

8.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

11.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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

Sources

WordPress Plugin Download Manager 2.7.2 - Privilege EscalationExploit
Kacper Szurek · php · Nov 24, 2014

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