How severe is CVE-2014-6290?

CVE-2014-6290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6290?

CVE-2014-6290 primarily affects News Project News. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6290?

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-2014-6290 published?

CVE-2014-6290 was published on 2014-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6290

CVE-2014-6290 is a high-severity vulnerability in News Project News 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: News Project News
Published: 2014-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The News (tt_news) extension before 3.5.2 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to an "insecure unserialize" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6290?: The News (tt_news) extension before 3.5.2 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to an "insecure unserialize" issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-6290?: CVE-2014-6290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6290?: CVE-2014-6290 primarily affects News Project News. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6290?: 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-2014-6290 published?: CVE-2014-6290 was published on 2014-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:*:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:news_project:news:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*

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