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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Livetecs Timeline
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531914/100/0/threaded
Affected products (24)
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:2.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:2.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:2.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:4.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:livetecs:timeline:6.2.71:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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