How severe is CVE-2014-8997?

CVE-2014-8997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8997?

CVE-2014-8997 affects Digitalvidhya Digi Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8997?

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-2014-8997 published?

CVE-2014-8997 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8997

CVE-2014-8997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digitalvidhya Digi Online Examination System 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Digitalvidhya Digi Online Examination System
Published: 2014-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in assets/uploads/images/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8997?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Photo functionality in DigitalVidhya Digi Online Examination System 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in assets/uploads/images/.
How severe is CVE-2014-8997?: CVE-2014-8997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8997?: CVE-2014-8997 affects Digitalvidhya Digi Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8997?: 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-2014-8997 published?: CVE-2014-8997 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digitalvidhya:digi_online_examination_system:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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