CVE-2014-9521

Name: CVE-2014-9521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-05T20:59:17.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadScript.php in InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 2.4.4, when the allWPFiles query parameter is set, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a double extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the uploads directory, as demonstrated by the .php.swp filename.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadScript.php in InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 2.4.4, when the allWPFiles query parameter is set, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a double extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the uploads directory, as demonstrated by the .php.swp filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Infinitewp	Infinitewp	<= 2.4.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9521?

How severe is CVE-2014-9521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9521?

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Source: NVD / NIST