CVE-2017-14958

Name: CVE-2017-14958
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-02T01:29:00.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14958 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pivotx	Pivotx	2.3.11

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4490/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4490/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14958?

lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.

How severe is CVE-2017-14958?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14958 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14958?

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