HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9735
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CVE-2014-9735

CWE-264Published: June 30, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9735 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-2014-9735. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

themepunch2 product(s)
showbiz proslider revolution
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.themepunch.com/products/old-revolution-slider-pre-4-2-vulnerabilty-explained/
ADVISORYhttp://www.themepunch.com/products/old-revolution-slider-pre-4-2-vulnerabilty-explained/

All References (14)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/78Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71306
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http://www.themepunch.com/products/old-revolution-slider-pre-4-2-vulnerabilty-explained/Vendor Advisory
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https://blog.sucuri.net/2014/12/revslider-vulnerability-leads-to-massive-wordpress-soaksoak-compromise.htmlExploit
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/patch-for-revolution-slider/trunk/revsliderpatch.php
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https://whatisgon.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/another-revslider-vulnerability/Exploit
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7954
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/78Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71306
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http://www.themepunch.com/products/old-revolution-slider-pre-4-2-vulnerabilty-explained/Vendor Advisory
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https://blog.sucuri.net/2014/12/revslider-vulnerability-leads-to-massive-wordpress-soaksoak-compromise.htmlExploit
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/patch-for-revolution-slider/trunk/revsliderpatch.php
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https://whatisgon.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/another-revslider-vulnerability/Exploit
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7954

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9735
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-9735 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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