How severe is CVE-2014-2921?

CVE-2014-2921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2921?

CVE-2014-2921 primarily affects Pimcore. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2921?

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-2014-2921 published?

CVE-2014-2921 was published on 2014-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2921

CVE-2014-2921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pimcore 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Pimcore
Published: 2014-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The getObjectByToken function in Newsletter.php in the Pimcore_Tool_Newsletter module in pimcore 1.4.9 through 2.0.0 does not properly handle an object obtained by unserializing Lucene search data, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a Zend_Pdf_ElementFactory_Proxy object and a pathname with a trailing \0 character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2921?: The getObjectByToken function in Newsletter.php in the Pimcore_Tool_Newsletter module in pimcore 1.4.9 through 2.0.0 does not properly handle an object obtained by unserializing Lucene search data, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a Zend_Pdf_ElementFactory_Proxy object and a pathname with a trailing \0 character.
How severe is CVE-2014-2921?: CVE-2014-2921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2921?: CVE-2014-2921 primarily affects Pimcore. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2921?: 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-2014-2921 published?: CVE-2014-2921 was published on 2014-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:pimcore:pimcore:1.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pimcore:pimcore:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pimcore:pimcore:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pimcore:pimcore:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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