Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-7228?

Affected: Joomla\! versions 2.5.10, 2.5.11, 2.5.12, 2.5.13, 2.5.14, 2.5.15, 2.5.16, 2.5.17. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-7228 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-7228 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-7228?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-7228?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2014-7228 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2014-7228

HighPublic exploit

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla!

Published Nov 3, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-7228 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Joomla\!.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

55%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

45 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Joomla\!Joomla	2.5.10, 2.5.11, 2.5.12, 2.5.13, 2.5.14, 2.5.15, 2.5.16, 2.5.17	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 3, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-310

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla!
Affected: Joomla\! versions 2.5.10, 2.5.11, 2.5.12, 2.5.13, 2.5.14, 2.5.15, 2.5.16, 2.5.17. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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