CVE-2014-2293: Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2293?

zikula application framework: upgrade to newer than 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2293 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2293 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-2014-2293 affect?

CVE-2014-2293 affects zikula application framework. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2293?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-2293 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting zikula application framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or (2) authentication_info_ser parameter to index.php, or (3) zikulaMobileTheme parameter to index.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2018-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zikula

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-26 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zikula zikula application framework UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zikula-application-framework || rpm -q zikula-application-framework || zikula-application-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zikula-application-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zikula-application-framework

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2293?

zikula application framework: upgrade to newer than 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2293 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2293 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-2014-2293 affect?

CVE-2014-2293 affects zikula application framework. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or

How urgent is CVE-2014-2293?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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