CVE-2014-5170

The Storage API module 7.x before 7.x-1.6 for Drupal might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging failure to update .htaccess file…

published March 29, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An outdated .htaccess file is the key to chaos! The Storage API module for Drupal might let attackers run wild with arbitrary code if it’s not patched up. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that forgot to update its menu, leaving old and potentially harmful dishes available to customers — a recipe for disaster! 🥴 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your server, which means they could access sensitive data, alter website content, or even bring down your entire site. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgot to update its menu, leaving old and potentially harmful dishes available to customers — a recipe for disaster! 🥴 The flaw lies in the failure to properly update the .htaccess file contents after a previous vulnerability fix (SA-CORE-2013-003), which could allow remote code execution by unauthorized parties.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your server, which means they could access sensitive data, alter website content, or even bring down your entire site. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation. Update the Storage API module to version 7.x-1.6 or later immediately. Conduct a thorough review of your .htaccess file to ensure it’s configured correctly and reflects the latest security practices. Don’t skip this step — it’s crucial to protect your site! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your security in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03805 · 90.0th percentile
Published
2018-03-29T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 MAR 18:00Z
    The Storage API module 7.x before 7.x-1.6 for Drupal might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging failure to update .htaccess file…
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