CVE-2014-9567Projectsend Code Injection
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process-upload.php in ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r100 through r561 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the upload/files/…
Published Jan 7, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9567 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Projectsend.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
54/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
6
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process-upload.php in ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r100 through r561 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the upload/files/ or upload/temp/ directory.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ProjectsendProjectsend | 100, 102, 105, 110, 155, 156, 157, 161 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 7, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · ProjectSend-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
- exploitMSF projectsend_upload_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-35424
- exploitExploitDB-35660
- exploit35424
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process-upload.php in ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r100 through r561 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the upload/files/ or upload/temp/ directory.
Affected: Projectsend versions 100, 102, 105, 110, 155, 156, 157, 161. 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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