CVE-2014-6298 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 Oct 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files to the mm_forum extension in TYPO3.

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-2014-6298?

CVE-2014-6298 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2014. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the mm_forum extension before 1.9.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mm Forum Project Mm Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-6298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rwx-cqh9-cqgc.