CVE-2014-3791
CVE-2014-3791 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a cookie UserID parameter to vfolder.ghp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3791?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a cookie UserID parameter to vfolder.ghp.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3791?
- CVE-2014-3791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3791 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3791?
- CVE-2014-3791 affects Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3791?
- 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-2014-3791 published?
- CVE-2014-3791 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.techorganic.com/2014/05/14/from-fuzzing-to-0-day
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/106965
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126614/Easy-File-Sharing-Web-Server-6.8-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33352
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67406
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:efssoft:easy_file_sharing_web_server:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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