CVE-2014-2994

CVE-2014-2994 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) 8 build 20120704 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML file containing an IMG element with a long URL (src attribute).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2994?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) 8 build 20120704 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML file containing an IMG element with a long URL (src attribute).
How severe is CVE-2014-2994?
CVE-2014-2994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2994 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2994?
CVE-2014-2994 affects Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2994?
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-2014-2994 published?
CVE-2014-2994 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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