How severe is CVE-2014-2996?

CVE-2014-2996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2996 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-2014-2996?

CVE-2014-2996 affects Xcloner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2996?

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-2014-2996 published?

CVE-2014-2996 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2996

CVE-2014-2996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xcloner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Xcloner
Published: 2014-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XCloner Standalone 3.5 and earlier, when enable_db_backup and sql_mem are enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dbbackup_comp parameter in a generate action to index2.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries, since administrators might already have the privileges to execute code. NOTE: this can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2014-2579.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2996?: XCloner Standalone 3.5 and earlier, when enable_db_backup and sql_mem are enabled, allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dbbackup_comp parameter in a generate action to index2.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries, since administrators might already have the privileges to execute code. NOTE: this can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2014-2579.
How severe is CVE-2014-2996?: CVE-2014-2996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2996 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-2014-2996?: CVE-2014-2996 affects Xcloner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2996?: 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-2014-2996 published?: CVE-2014-2996 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xcloner:xcloner:*:*:standalone:*:*:*:*:*

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