CVE-2014-8516
CriticalPublic exploitUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in Visual Mining NetCharts Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.
Published Jan 3, 2020 · Updated Nov 20, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-8516 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Netcharts Server (Cloudfastpath).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% 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 v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% 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
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Visual Mining NetCharts Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netcharts ServerCloudfastpath | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 3, 2020
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98475
- advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70895
- advisoryhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-372/
- exploitMSF visual_mining_netcharts_upload.rb
- exploithttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129023
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Visual Mining NetCharts Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Netcharts Server (Cloudfastpath). 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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