CVE-2014-125113
CVE-2014-125113 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2014-9817
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in Dell (acquired by Quest) KACE K1000 System Management Appliance version 5.0 - 5.3, 5.4 prior to 5.4.76849, and 5.5 prior to 5.5.90547 in the download_agent.php endpoint. An attacker can upload arbitrary PHP files to a temporary web-accessible directory, which are later executed through inclusion in backend code that loads files under attacker-controlled paths.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-125113?
- An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in Dell (acquired by Quest) KACE K1000 System Management Appliance version 5.0 - 5.3, 5.4 prior to 5.4.76849, and 5.5 prior to 5.5.90547 in the download_agent.php endpoint. An attacker can upload arbitrary PHP files to a temporary web-accessible directory, which are later executed through inclusion in backend code that loads files under attacker-controlled paths.
- How severe is CVE-2014-125113?
- CVE-2014-125113 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-125113 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-125113?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2014-125113 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2014-125113 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-9817.
- When was CVE-2014-125113 published?
- CVE-2014-125113 was published on 2025-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://console-cowboys.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-curious-case-of-ninjamonkeypiratela.html
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/http/dell_kace_k1000_upload.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39693
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dell-quest-kace-k1000-unauth-file-upload-rce
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