CVE-2014-7228

CVE-2014-7228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7228?
Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-7228?
CVE-2014-7228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7228 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7228?
CVE-2014-7228 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7228?
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-2014-7228 published?
CVE-2014-7228 was published on 2014-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (45)

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