Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress Flash Uploader installation can let remote attackers run commands on the server through mishandling of invalid characters in image_magic_path. For any WordPress site still running versions before 3.1.3, this is a server compromise risk, not just a content issue.
Executive priority
Prioritize any public WordPress site using this plugin before 3.1.3. Remote command execution can lead to full site and server impact, but urgency depends on whether the plugin is present in your environment.
Technical view
CVE-2014-5014 describes remote arbitrary command execution in WordPress Flash Uploader before 3.1.3. The described vector is invalid characters in the image_magic_path value. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, exploit prerequisites, or detailed vulnerable code paths.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress environments where the WordPress Flash Uploader plugin is installed at a version before 3.1.3. The provided sources do not identify affected hosting stacks, operating systems, or default configuration details.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes remote attacker command execution, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Treat internet-facing affected WordPress sites as urgent to check, while avoiding claims that exploitation is currently observed.
Researcher notes
The available record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit details, or patch advisory text beyond plugin/version references. Analysis should focus on confirming plugin presence and version, then correlating logs and configuration without relying on unprovided exploit mechanics.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WordPress Flash Uploader installations.
- Upgrade the plugin to version 3.1.3 or later where available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if an update path is unavailable.
- Check the WordPress plugin changelog and support thread for vendor guidance.
- Review affected servers for signs of unexpected command execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WordPress Flash Uploader is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions are not earlier than 3.1.3.
- Review configuration involving image_magic_path for suspicious or unexpected values.
- Check web server, PHP, and application logs around upload-related activity.
- Validate remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-flash-uploader/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/vulnerability-discovered-2/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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