CVE-2014-5199

Name: CVE-2014-5199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-12T20:55:04.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5199 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin (wp-file-upload) before 2.4.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change plugin settings via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin (wp-file-upload) before 2.4.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change plugin settings via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress File Upload Project	Wordpress File Upload	<= 2.4.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/60520
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/changelogPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/60520
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/changelogPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5199?

How severe is CVE-2014-5199?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5199 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5199?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST