CVE-2014-2042

CVE-2014-2042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Livetecs Timeline with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in a predictable directory in Uploads/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2042?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in a predictable directory in Uploads/.
How severe is CVE-2014-2042?
CVE-2014-2042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2042 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2042?
CVE-2014-2042 primarily affects Livetecs Timeline. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2042?
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-2014-2042 published?
CVE-2014-2042 was published on 2014-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

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