CVE-2014-5468

Name: CVE-2014-5468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-07T17:15:10.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 52.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Railo 4.2.1 and earlier via a specially-crafted URL request to the thumbnail.cfm to specify a malicious PNG file, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 52.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Railo 4.2.1 and earlier via a specially-crafted URL request to the thumbnail.cfm to specify a malicious PNG file, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

52.56%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getrailo	Railo	<= 4.2.1.000

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128234/Railo-4.2.1-Remote-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34669Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2014-5468Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69761Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128234/Railo-4.2.1-Remote-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34669Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2014-5468Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69761Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5468?

How severe is CVE-2014-5468?

CVE-2014-5468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 52.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5468?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST