CVE-2014-4725
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitMailPoet Newsletters <= 2.6.6 - Arbitrary File Upload
Published Jul 31, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as a5763e3b-01b3-4541-8fef-80fcb7e7e88e
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-4725 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Mailpoet Newsletters, wysija-newsletters (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 5, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mailpoet Newsletters 2.6.6, wysija-newsletters 2.6.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The MailPoet Newsletters (wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.6.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a crafted theme using wp-admin/admin-post.php and accessing the theme in wp-content/uploads/wysija/themes/mailp/.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 5, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
70 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mailpoet NewslettersMailpoet | 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.6, 0.9, 1.0.1, 1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 | 2.6.6 |
| wysija-newsletterswordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.6.7 |
Patched Releases
Mailpoet Newsletters
2.6.6
wysija-newsletters
2.6.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 31, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 5, 2022
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5763e3b-01b3-4541-8fef-80fcb7e7e88e?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5763e3b-01b3-4541-8fef-80fcb7e7e88e?source=api-scan
- patchhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/wysija-newsletters/changelog/
- exploithttp://blog.sucuri.net/2014/07/mailpoet-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild-breaking-thousands-of-wordpress-sites.html
- exploitMSF wp_wysija_newsletters_upload.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
The MailPoet Newsletters (wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.6.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a crafted theme using wp-admin/admin-post.php and accessing the theme in wp-content/uploads/wysija/themes/mailp/.
Affected: Mailpoet Newsletters versions 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.6, 0.9, 1.0.1, 1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2; wysija-newsletters (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 5, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Mailpoet Newsletters 2.6.6, wysija-newsletters 2.6.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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