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CVE-2014-8997

7.5 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an e…

Published Nov 20, 2014digitalvidhyaCWE-94EPSS 9.13%

Overview

CVE-2014-8997 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting digitalvidhya digi_online_examination_system. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in assets/uploads/images/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from digitalvidhya. Update digi_online_examination_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129108/Digi-Online-Examination-System-2.0-Shell-Upload.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35223Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98662Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129108/Digi-Online-Examination-System-2.0-Shell-Upload.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35223Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98662

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8997?

CVE-2014-8997 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting digitalvidhya digi_online_examination_system. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8997?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8997?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from digitalvidhya. Update digi_online_examination_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8997?

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