CVE-2014-9473: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable

high Affects cforms2 (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable

Package
cforms2 (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=14.7
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 7.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 14% (96.5th percentile)
Published
2015-01-08
Source
nvd

References

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