CVE-2014-9473: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lib_nonajax.php in the CformsII plugin 14.7 and earlier for WordPres

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9473?

cformsii: upgrade to newer than 14.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9473 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-9473 affect?

CVE-2014-9473 affects cformsii. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] para

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9473?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9473 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cformsii. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] parameter, then accessing the file via a direct request to the file in the default upload directory.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	13.8% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deliciousdays

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-08 00:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deliciousdays cformsii UPGRADE

Affected: <= 14.7

Fixed in: newer than 14.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cformsii || rpm -q cformsii || cformsii --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cformsii

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cformsii

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Cforms 14.7 - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-9473?

cformsii: upgrade to newer than 14.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9473 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-9473 affect?

CVE-2014-9473 affects cformsii. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 extension via the cf_uploadfile2[] para

How urgent is CVE-2014-9473?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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