CVE-2014-8997

Name: CVE-2014-8997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-20T13:55:06.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 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 assets/uploads/images/.. EPSS estimates a 9.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 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 assets/uploads/images/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.13%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Digitalvidhya	Digi Online Examination System	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8997?

How severe is CVE-2014-8997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8997?

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Source: NVD / NIST