CVE-2014-6287KEV · OVERDUE

Rejetto HTTP File Server (HFS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published October 7, 2014

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1652
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly inserted %00 sequence can let attackers run any command they want on your Rejetto HFS server! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who finds a way to trick the front desk into handing over your entire order without a proper check – all because they slipped in a fake signature. 📦 This vulnerability is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control over your server, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total server compromise. Imagine someone rummaging through your files or manipulating your system as if it were their own playground! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who finds a way to trick the front desk into handing over your entire order without a proper check – all because they slipped in a fake signature. 📦 This vulnerability arises in the findMacroMarker function of parserLib.pas, which fails to properly validate input. A %00 sequence in a search action allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on the server without authentication.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control over your server, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total server compromise. Imagine someone rummaging through your files or manipulating your system as if it were their own playground! 😱 Immediate action is essential! Upgrade your Rejetto HFS server to version 2.3c or later. Additionally, review your server configurations and restrict external access as much as possible to minimize exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can protect your server and regain control! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99323 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2014-10-07T10:00Z
KEV added
2022-03-25 · due 2022-04-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 15
    kev
  • 07 OCT 10:00Z
    The findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c allows remote attackers to execute…
    cvelistv5