CVE-2017-14958

7.2 HIGH

Published: October 02, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4490/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4490/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.2 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.3%

68th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

Affected Vendors

pivotx

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