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CVE-2014-7228

UnknownEPSS 55.13%

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CVE-2014-7228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.. EPSS estimates a 55.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
55.13%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.4
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.5
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.6
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.7
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.8
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.9
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.10
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.11
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.12
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.13
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.14
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.15
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.16
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.17
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.18
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.19
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.20
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.21
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.22
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.23
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.24
JoomlaJoomla\!2.5.25
JoomlaJoomla\!3.0.0
JoomlaJoomla\!3.0.1
JoomlaJoomla\!3.0.2
JoomlaJoomla\!3.0.3
JoomlaJoomla\!3.0.4
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.0
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.1
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.2
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.3
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.4
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.5
JoomlaJoomla\!3.1.6
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.0
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.1
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.2
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.3
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.4
JoomlaJoomla\!3.2.5
JoomlaJoomla\!3.3.0
JoomlaJoomla\!3.3.1
JoomlaJoomla\!3.3.2
JoomlaJoomla\!3.3.3
JoomlaJoomla\!3.3.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7228?
Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-7228?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 55.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7228?
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