Is CVE-2014-1905 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-1905, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-1905 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-1905 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-1905?

CVE-2014-1905 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2014-1905

CWE-77Published: December 29, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ls/vw_snapshots.php in the VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin before 4.29.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a double extension, and then accessing the file via a direct request to a wp-content/plugins/videowhisper-live-streaming-integration/ls/snapshots/ pathname, as demonstrated by a .php.jpg filename.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-1905 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-1905. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.