CVE-2014-5470: Command Injection

Published Jun 21, 2024
·
Updated

Actual Analyzer through 2014-08-29 allows code execution via shell metacharacters because untrusted input is used for part of the input data passed to an eval operation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Actual Analyzer<=2014-08-29

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5470?

CVE-2014-5470 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows for remote code execution due to improper handling of untrusted input.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5470?

To fix CVE-2014-5470, upgrade Actual Analyzer to a version released after August 29, 2014, that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2014-5470?

CVE-2014-5470 is caused by the use of untrusted input in an eval operation, which enables the execution of arbitrary code.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-5470?

Users of Actual Analyzer versions up to and including 2014-08-29 are affected by CVE-2014-5470.

5

Is CVE-2014-5470 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2014-5470 is easily exploitable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code using specially crafted input.

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