CVE-2014-2042: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2042?

timeline: upgrade to newer than 6.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2042 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2042 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-2014-2042 affect?

CVE-2014-2042 affects timeline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2042 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting timeline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in a predictable directory in Uploads/.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: livetecs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-28 14:09 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livetecs timeline UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.2.8 · 2.81 · 2.91 · 2.94 · 3.0.1 · 3.0.3 · 3.0.5 · 3.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 6.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade timeline

Note

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

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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-2014-2042?

timeline: upgrade to newer than 6.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2042 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2042 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-2014-2042 affect?

CVE-2014-2042 affects timeline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via

How urgent is CVE-2014-2042?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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