CVE-2014-6261 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Zenoss Core by spoofing the update server or tricking users into visiting a malicious site.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-6261?

CVE-2014-6261 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly implement the Check For Updates feature, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) spoofing the callhome server or (2) deploying a crafted web site that is visited during a login session, aka ZEN-12657.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6261?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zenoss Zenoss Core.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6261?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2014-6261 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6261 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88g3-fc39-22cm.