How severe is CVE-2014-2720?

CVE-2014-2720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2720 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-2014-2720?

CVE-2014-2720 affects Izarc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2720?

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

When was CVE-2014-2720 published?

CVE-2014-2720 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2720

CVE-2014-2720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Izarc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Izarc
Published: 2014-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoofing attacks via a modified Central Directory, as demonstrated by unintended code execution prompted by a .jpg extension in the Central Directory and a .exe extension in the local file header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2720?: IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoofing attacks via a modified Central Directory, as demonstrated by unintended code execution prompted by a .jpg extension in the Central Directory and a .exe extension in the local file header.
How severe is CVE-2014-2720?: CVE-2014-2720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2720 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-2014-2720?: CVE-2014-2720 affects Izarc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2720 published?: CVE-2014-2720 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.xchg.info/?p=418

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:izarc:izarc:4.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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