Meta Box Plugin up to 4.16.1 on WordPress File Upload data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Meta Box Plugin up to 4.16.1 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component File Upload. This manipulation causes data processing. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-14794. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Meta Box Plugin up to 4.16.1 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-19. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Meta Box plugin before 4.16.2 for WordPress mishandles the uploading of files to custom folders.

The weakness was released 08/09/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-14794 since 08/09/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.16.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-139740. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Meta Box Plugin 4.16.2

Timelineinfo

08/09/2019 🔍
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11/23/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: metabox.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14794 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14794
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139741
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2019 21:23
Updated: 11/23/2023 06:16
Changes: 08/09/2019 21:23 (38), 07/23/2020 21:14 (18), 11/23/2023 06:16 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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