high
7.5
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-7228

First published: Mon Nov 03 2014(Updated: )

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $_GET and $_POST when it is cleansing $_REQUEST, but later accesses $_GET and $_POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla=2.5.4
Joomla=2.5.5
Joomla=2.5.6
Joomla=2.5.7
Joomla=2.5.8
Joomla=2.5.9
Joomla=2.5.10
Joomla=2.5.11
Joomla=2.5.12
Joomla=2.5.13
Joomla=2.5.14
Joomla=2.5.15
Joomla=2.5.16
Joomla=2.5.17
Joomla=2.5.18
Joomla=2.5.19
Joomla=2.5.20
Joomla=2.5.21
Joomla=2.5.22
Joomla=2.5.23
Joomla=2.5.24
Joomla=2.5.25
Joomla=3.0.0
Joomla=3.0.1
Joomla=3.0.2
Joomla=3.0.3
Joomla=3.0.4
Joomla=3.1.0
Joomla=3.1.1
Joomla=3.1.2
Joomla=3.1.3
Joomla=3.1.4
Joomla=3.1.5
Joomla=3.1.6
Joomla=3.2.0
Joomla=3.2.1
Joomla=3.2.2
Joomla=3.2.3
Joomla=3.2.4
Joomla=3.2.5
Joomla=3.3.0
Joomla=3.3.1
Joomla=3.3.2
Joomla=3.3.3
Joomla=3.3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-7228?

    CVE-2014-7228 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing for remote file inclusion that can lead to code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-7228?

    To fix CVE-2014-7228, update Joomla! to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2014-7228?

    CVE-2014-7228 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.4 through 2.5.25 and 3.x through 3.3.4.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-7228 have on my website?

    If exploited, CVE-2014-7228 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your website, leading to potential data breaches.

  • Is CVE-2014-7228 related to Akeeba Backup?

    Yes, CVE-2014-7228 involves vulnerabilities found in Akeeba Backup for Joomla! and other related backup tools.

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