CVE-2014-6287

Name: CVE-2014-6287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-07T10:55:04.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6287 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a %00 sequence in a search action.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a %00 sequence in a search action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

99.32%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rejetto	Http File Server	>= 2.3, < 2.3c

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128243/HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135122/Rejetto-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160264/Rejetto-HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161503/HFS-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251276Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/3793Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39161/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128243/HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135122/Rejetto-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160264/Rejetto-HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161503/HFS-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251276Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/3793Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39161/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-6287US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6287?

How severe is CVE-2014-6287?

CVE-2014-6287 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6287?

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Source: NVD / NIST