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CVE-2014-125110: wp-file-upload Plugin wfu_ajaxactions.php wfu_ajax_action_callback cross site scripting

A vulnerability has been found in wp-file-upload Plugin up to 2.4.3 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wfu_ajax_action_callback of the file lib/wfu_ajaxactions.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 2.4.4 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is c846327df030a0a97da036a2f07c769ab9284ddb. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-258781 was assigned to this vulnerability.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2014-125110 is a cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress wp-file-upload plugin versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.3. An attacker with required access could cause unwanted script execution in a victim’s browser. The provided sources identify version 2.4.4 as the fix.

Executive priority

Address during the next normal web security patch cycle, faster for externally exposed WordPress sites with many user accounts. The business risk is browser-side tampering and session-adjacent abuse, not server takeover based on the provided evidence.

Technical view

The flaw is in wfu_ajax_action_callback within lib/wfu_ajaxactions.php of wp-file-upload. Input manipulation can lead to CWE-79 cross-site scripting. The CVSS v2 vector is AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N, indicating remote reachability, low complexity, required authentication, and partial integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running wp-file-upload plugin versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, or 2.4.3. The source bundle does not confirm affected default settings, required WordPress role, or whether unauthenticated visitors can reach the vulnerable behavior.

Exploitation context

The attack is described as remotely launchable, but the CVSS vector requires authentication. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Treat this as a practical web-app risk where compromised or low-privilege accounts may increase impact.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are exploit maturity, vulnerable role requirements, and whether the issue is reflected, stored, or context-dependent. The patch commit and 2.4.4 release are the strongest remediation evidence. Do not assume active exploitation from the provided data.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for wp-file-upload versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.3.
  • Upgrade the wp-file-upload plugin to version 2.4.4 or later.
  • If immediate upgrade is blocked, restrict plugin access and monitor vendor guidance.
  • Prioritize sites allowing broad user login or public upload workflows.
  • Review security monitoring for suspicious script-injection behavior around plugin upload workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm production and staging plugin versions are not 2.4.0 through 2.4.3.
  • Verify version 2.4.4 or later is deployed from trusted plugin sources.
  • Check asset inventories for dormant WordPress installs using the affected plugin.
  • Review web and application logs for unusual activity involving wp-file-upload Ajax behavior.
  • Run authorized XSS regression testing without publishing payloads or reproduction steps.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 2.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-125110Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/awp-file-upload Plugin2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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