How severe is CVE-2014-2088?

CVE-2014-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2088?

CVE-2014-2088 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2088?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2088 published?

CVE-2014-2088 was published on 2014-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2088

CVE-2014-2088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ilias
Published: 2014-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ilias.php in ILIAS 4.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a .php filename in an upload_files action to the uploadFiles command, and then accessing the .php file via a direct request to a certain client_id pathname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2088?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ilias.php in ILIAS 4.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a .php filename in an upload_files action to the uploadFiles command, and then accessing the .php file via a direct request to a certain client_id pathname.
How severe is CVE-2014-2088?: CVE-2014-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2088?: CVE-2014-2088 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2088 published?: CVE-2014-2088 was published on 2014-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125350/ILIAS-4.4.1-Cross-Site-Scripting-Shell-Upload.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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