CVE-2014-125113 Dell/Quest KACE K1000 Unauthenticated File Upload RCE
Attackers can upload arbitrary PHP files to the KACE K1000 appliance, leading to remote code execution via backend inclusion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-125113?
CVE-2014-125113 is a critical vulnerability in Dell/Quest KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance, published on 5 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in Dell (acquired by Quest) KACE K1000 System Management Appliance version 5.0 - 5.3, 5.4 prior to 5.4.76849, and 5.5 prior to 5.5.90547 in the download_agent.php endpoint. An attacker can upload arbitrary PHP files to a temporary web-accessible directory, which are later executed through inclusion in backend code that loads files under attacker-controlled paths.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-125113?
How do I fix CVE-2014-125113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-125113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-125113 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-125113 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pq6c-6pfw-44mf.