How severe is CVE-2014-2293?

CVE-2014-2293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-2293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2293?

CVE-2014-2293 affects Zikula Zikula Application Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2293?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2293 published?

CVE-2014-2293 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2293

CVE-2014-2293 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zikula Zikula Application Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Zikula Zikula Application Framework
Published: 2018-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or (2) authentication_info_ser parameter to index.php, or (3) zikulaMobileTheme parameter to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2293?: Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or (2) authentication_info_ser parameter to index.php, or (3) zikulaMobileTheme parameter to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-2293?: CVE-2014-2293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2293?: CVE-2014-2293 affects Zikula Zikula Application Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2293 published?: CVE-2014-2293 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zikula:zikula_application_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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