CVE-2014-3448: BSS Continuity CMS 4.2.22640.0 has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability due to unauthenticated file upload

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3448 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting bss continuty cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BSS Continuity CMS 4.2.22640.0 has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability due to unauthenticated file upload

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bss continuity cms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-09 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bss continuity cms project bss continuty cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.22640.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.22640.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bss-continuty-cms || rpm -q bss-continuty-cms || bss-continuty-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.22640.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bss-continuty-cms sudo apt install bss-continuty-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.22640.0> sudo apt-mark hold bss-continuty-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bss-continuty-cms sudo dnf downgrade bss-continuty-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.22640.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bss-continuty-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2014-3448?

bss continuty cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3448 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3448 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-2014-3448 affect?

CVE-2014-3448 affects bss continuty cms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). BSS Continuity CMS 4.2.22640.0 has a Remote Code Execution vulnerability due to unauthenticated file upload

How urgent is CVE-2014-3448?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-3449 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE BSS Continuity CMS 4.2.22640.0 has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability
CVE-2014-3447 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE BSS Continuity CMS 4.2.22640.0 has a Remote Denial Of Service vulnerability

References

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