CVE-2014-7235Freepbx Code Injection
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…
Published Oct 7, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-7235 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Freepbx.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 18, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including sangoma freepbx 2.9.0.8, Freepbx 2.9.0.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 18, 2011
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 18, 2011 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 18, 2011 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FreepbxFreepbx | 2.10.0.0, 2.10.0.1, 2.10.0.10, 2.10.0.2, 2.10.0.3, 2.10.0.4, 2.10.0.5, 2.10.0.6 | 2.9.0.8 |
Patched Releases
sangoma freepbx
2.9.0.8
Timeline
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 18, 2011
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 18, 2011
Publicly disclosed
Oct 7, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-41005
- othercommunity.freepbx.org · CVE-2014-7235
- otherpacketstormsecurity.com · FreePBX-Authentication-Bypass-Account-Creation.…
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Freepbx versions 2.10.0.0, 2.10.0.1, 2.10.0.10, 2.10.0.2, 2.10.0.3, 2.10.0.4, 2.10.0.5, 2.10.0.6. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 18, 2011.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including sangoma freepbx 2.9.0.8, Freepbx 2.9.0.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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