CVE-2017-14958
CVE-2017-14958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Pivotx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14958?
- lib.php in PivotX 2.3.11 does not properly block uploads of dangerous file types by admin users, which allows remote PHP code execution via an upload of a .php file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14958?
- CVE-2017-14958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-14958 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14958?
- CVE-2017-14958 affects Pivotx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14958?
- 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-2017-14958 published?
- CVE-2017-14958 was published on 2017-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pivotx:pivotx:2.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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