CVE-2014-9735
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitSlider Revolution < 3.0.96 & Showbiz Pro < 1.7.1 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Upload
Published Nov 24, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as 28cb96a9-12bd-4d9c-ac53-72e81d11b0b6
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9735 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Showbiz Pro (Themepunch), Slider Revolution (Themepunch), revslider (wordpress-plugin) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 15, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including revslider 3.0.96, showbizpro 1.7.1, Showbiz Pro 1.7.1.
- 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)
76%
Higher than 99.5% 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 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 15, 2014 | 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
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Showbiz ProThemepunch | See advisory | 1.7.1 |
| Slider RevolutionThemepunch | See advisory | 3.0.95 |
| revsliderwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 3.0.96 |
| showbizprowordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.7.1 |
Patched Releases
revslider
3.0.96
showbizpro
1.7.1
Showbiz Pro
1.7.1
Slider Revolution
3.0.95
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 24, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 15, 2014
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28cb96a9-12bd-4d9c-ac53-72e81d11b0b6?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28cb96a9-12bd-4d9c-ac53-72e81d11b0b6?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttp://www.themepunch.com/products/old-revolution-slider-pre-4-2-vulnerabilty-explained/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit20151125 Slider Revolution/Showbiz Pro shell upload exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 a…
Affected: Showbiz Pro (Themepunch); Slider Revolution (Themepunch); revslider (wordpress-plugin), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 15, 2014.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including revslider 3.0.96, showbizpro 1.7.1, Showbiz Pro 1.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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