CVE-2014-1214

8.8 · HIGH

Published Nov 13, 2019 projoom CWE-434 EPSS 4.32% (90th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-1214 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting projoom smart_flash_header. It was published on November 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

views/upload.php in the ProJoom Smart Flash Header (NovaSFH) component 3.0.2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a crafted (1) dest parameter and (2) arbitrary extension in the Filename parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from projoom. Update smart_flash_header to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
projoom	smart_flash_header	0	Affected

References

Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91020 Ref www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-1214/ Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91020 Ref www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-1214/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1214?

CVE-2014-1214 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting projoom smart_flash_header. It was published on November 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1214?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1214?

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