CVE-2014-2223
CVE-2014-2223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Plogger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Plogger
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in plog-admin/plog-upload.php in Plogger 1.0 RC1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file that contains a PHP file and a non-zero length PNG file, then accessing the PHP file via a direct request to it in plog-content/uploads/archive/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2223?
- Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in plog-admin/plog-upload.php in Plogger 1.0 RC1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file that contains a PHP file and a non-zero length PNG file, then accessing the PHP file via a direct request to it in plog-content/uploads/archive/.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2223?
- CVE-2014-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2223 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2223?
- CVE-2014-2223 affects Plogger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2223?
- 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-2014-2223 published?
- CVE-2014-2223 was published on 2014-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128029/Plogger-Authenticated-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/443
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/446
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34447
- https://www.sysdream.com/CVE-2014-2223_CVE-2014-2224
- https://www.sysdream.com/system/files/PLOGGER-1.0RC1-advisory.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plogger:plogger:*:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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