Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2014-9735

Slider Revolution < 3.0.96 & Showbiz Pro < 1.7.1 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Upload

The ThemePunch Slider Revolution (revslider) plugin before 3.0.96 for WordPress and Showbiz Pro plugin 1.7.1 and earlier for Wordpress does not properly restrict access to administrator AJAX functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) upload and execute arbitrary files via an update_plugin action; (2) delete arbitrary sliders via a delete_slider action; and (3) create, (4) update, (5) import, or (6) export arbitrary sliders via unspecified vectors. Several WordPress themes utilize revslider which makes them vulnerable as well.

Quick Answer

CVE-2014-9735 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Arbitrary File Upload issue affecting the Plugin Slider Revolution. It affects Versions before 3.0.96 and is fixed in 3.0.96.

Published
Nov 25, 2014
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
revslider
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.0.96, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2014-9735 is tracked for the Plugin Slider Revolution as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 3.0.96. Update Slider Revolution to 3.0.96 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Arbitrary File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
3.0.96
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 3.0.96
Tracking ID
CVE-2014-9735
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2014-9735
Patched Versions
3.0.96
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.0.96
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