CVE-2014-1903
CVE-2014-1903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freepbx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 52% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 52% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Freepbx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
admin/libraries/view.functions.php in FreePBX 2.9 before 2.9.0.14, 2.10 before 2.10.1.15, 2.11 before 2.11.0.23, and 12 before 12.0.1alpha22 does not restrict the set of functions accessible to the API handler, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the function and args parameters to admin/config.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1903?
- admin/libraries/view.functions.php in FreePBX 2.9 before 2.9.0.14, 2.10 before 2.10.1.15, 2.11 before 2.11.0.23, and 12 before 12.0.1alpha22 does not restrict the set of functions accessible to the API handler, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the function and args parameters to admin/config.php.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1903?
- CVE-2014-1903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-1903 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 52% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1903?
- CVE-2014-1903 primarily affects Freepbx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1903?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-1903 published?
- CVE-2014-1903 was published on 2014-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2014-02/0097.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2014-02/0111.html
- http://code.freepbx.org/changelog/FreePBX_Framework?cs=a29382efeb293ef4f42aa9b841dfc8eabb2d1e03
- http://code.freepbx.org/changelog/FreePBX_SVN?cs=16429
- http://issues.freepbx.org/browse/FREEPBX-7117
- http://issues.freepbx.org/browse/FREEPBX-7123
- http://osvdb.org/103240
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125166/FreePBX-2.x-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125215/FreePBX-2.9-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.freepbx.org/news/2014-02-06/security-vulnerability-notice
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531040/100/0/threaded
- https://github.com/0x00string/oldays/blob/master/CVE-2014-1903.pl
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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