CVE-2014-5297
CVE-2014-5297 is a high-severity vulnerability in X2engine 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: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: X2engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The actionSendErrorReport method in protected/controllers/SiteController.php in X2Engine 2.8 through 4.1.7 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks via crafted serialized data in the report parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5297?
- The actionSendErrorReport method in protected/controllers/SiteController.php in X2Engine 2.8 through 4.1.7 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks via crafted serialized data in the report parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5297?
- CVE-2014-5297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5297?
- CVE-2014-5297 primarily affects X2engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5297?
- 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-2014-5297 published?
- CVE-2014-5297 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2014-09
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128352/X2Engine-4.1.7-PHP-Object-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/77
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533513/100/0/threaded
- http://x2community.com/topic/1804-important-security-patch/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:x2engine:x2engine:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x2engine:x2engine:4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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