How severe is CVE-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3947 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-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 primarily affects Alex Kellner Powermail. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3947?

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-2014-3947 published?

CVE-2014-3947 was published on 2014-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3947

CVE-2014-3947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alex Kellner Powermail 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Alex Kellner Powermail
Published: 2014-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the powermail extension before 1.6.11 and 2.x before 2.0.14 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a crafted extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3947?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the powermail extension before 1.6.11 and 2.x before 2.0.14 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a crafted extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3947?: CVE-2014-3947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3947 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-2014-3947?: CVE-2014-3947 primarily affects Alex Kellner Powermail. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3947?: 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-2014-3947 published?: CVE-2014-3947 was published on 2014-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:*:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alex_kellner:powermail:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*

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