CVE-2014-2874 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Apr 2014 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in PaperThin CommonSpot, requiring immediate upgrades.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-2874?

CVE-2014-2874 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2014. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in an unspecified context.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2874?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paperthin Commonspot Content Server.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2874?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2874 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2014-2874 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2874 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr2h-r2qh-rxf5.