CVE-2014-1683: The bashMail function in cms/data/skins/techjunkie/fragments/contacts/functions.php in SkyBlueCanvas CMS befor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1683?

skybluecanvas: upgrade to newer than 1.1_r248-03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1683 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1683 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-1683 affect?

CVE-2014-1683 affects skybluecanvas. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The bashMail function in cms/data/skins/techjunkie/fragments/contacts/functions.php in SkyBlueCanvas CMS before 1.1 r248-04, when the pid parameter is 4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1683?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2014-1683 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting skybluecanvas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The bashMail function in cms/data/skins/techjunkie/fragments/contacts/functions.php in SkyBlueCanvas CMS before 1.1 r248-04, when the pid parameter is 4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) name, (2) email, (3) subject, or (4) message parameter to index.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	31.4% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2014-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skybluecanvas

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-29 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skybluecanvas skybluecanvas UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1_r248-03

Fixed in: newer than 1.1_r248-03

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy skybluecanvas || rpm -q skybluecanvas || skybluecanvas --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1_r248-03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade skybluecanvas

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade skybluecanvas

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Skybluecanvas CMS - Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Skybluecanvas CMS 1.1 r248-03 - Remote Command Execution
Metasploit: SkyBlueCanvas CMS Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1683?

skybluecanvas: upgrade to newer than 1.1_r248-03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1683 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1683 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1683 affect?

CVE-2014-1683 affects skybluecanvas. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The bashMail function in cms/data/skins/techjunkie/fragments/contacts/functions.php in SkyBlueCanvas CMS before 1.1 r248-04, when the pid parameter is 4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the

How urgent is CVE-2014-1683?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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