CVE-2014-5468 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can upload malicious PNG files via thumbnail.cfm to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive data in Railo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5468?
CVE-2014-5468 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Railo 4.2.1 and earlier via a specially-crafted URL request to the thumbnail.cfm to specify a malicious PNG file, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5468?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Getrailo Railo.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5468?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-5468 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-5468 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcww-wv7r-4c78.