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CVE-2018-14028

In WordPress 4.9.7, plugins uploaded via the admin area are not verified as being ZIP files. This allows for PHP files to be uploaded. Once a PHP file is uploaded, the plugin extraction fails, but the PHP file remains in a predictable wp-content/uploads location, allowing for an attacker to then execute the file. This represents a security risk in limited scenarios where an attacker (who does…

Severity
High 7.2
Published
10 Aug 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
17 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WordPressWordPress core · cpe:a:wordpress:wordpress
  • Version 4.9.7

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14028
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-14028