CVE-2014-8337

Name: CVE-2014-8337
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-03T20:15:11.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8337 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/classes/uploadify-v2.1.4/uploadify.php in HelpDEZk 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the folder parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/classes/uploadify-v2.1.4/uploadify.php in HelpDEZk 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the folder parameter.

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

4.80%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpdezk	Helpdezk	<= 1.0.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128979/HelpDEZk-1.0.1-Unrestricted-File-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23239Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128979/HelpDEZk-1.0.1-Unrestricted-File-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23239Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8337?

How severe is CVE-2014-8337?

CVE-2014-8337 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8337?

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