CVE-2014-7235
CVE-2014-7235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freepbx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 43% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Freepbx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
htdocs_ari/includes/login.php in the ARI Framework module/Asterisk Recording Interface (ARI) in FreePBX before 2.9.0.9, 2.10.x, and 2.11 before 2.11.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ari_auth cookie, related to the PHP unserialize function, as exploited in the wild in September 2014.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7235?
- htdocs_ari/includes/login.php in the ARI Framework module/Asterisk Recording Interface (ARI) in FreePBX before 2.9.0.9, 2.10.x, and 2.11 before 2.11.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ari_auth cookie, related to the PHP unserialize function, as exploited in the wild in September 2014.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7235?
- CVE-2014-7235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7235 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7235?
- CVE-2014-7235 primarily affects Freepbx. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7235?
- 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-2014-7235 published?
- CVE-2014-7235 was published on 2014-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://community.freepbx.org/t/critical-freepbx-rce-vulnerability-all-versions-cve-2014-7235/24536
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128516/FreePBX-Authentication-Bypass-Account-Creation.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61601
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70188
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96790
- https://github.com/FreePBX/fw_ari/commit/f294b4580ce725ca3c5e692d86e63d40cef4d836
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41005/
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.10.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freepbx:freepbx:2.11.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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