CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5170: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 29 2018(Updated: )

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 contents after SA-CORE-2013-003.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Storage API=7.x-1.0
Storage API=7.x-1.1
Storage API=7.x-1.2
Storage API=7.x-1.3
Storage API=7.x-1.4
Storage API=7.x-1.5
Storage API=7.x-1.x-dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5170?

    CVE-2014-5170 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5170?

    To fix CVE-2014-5170, you should update the Storage API module to version 7.x-1.6 or later.

  • What versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2014-5170?

    CVE-2014-5170 affects Drupal Storage API versions 7.x-1.0 through 7.x-1.5.

  • What attack vector is used in CVE-2014-5170?

    CVE-2014-5170 can be exploited by remote attackers who leverage vulnerabilities in the .htaccess file handling.

  • Can CVE-2014-5170 lead to data breach?

    Yes, CVE-2014-5170 can lead to data breaches as it allows execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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