CVE-2014-8874: The ke_questionnaire extension 2.5.2 and earlier for TYPO3 uses predictable names for the questionnaire answer

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8874?

ke questionnaire: upgrade to newer than 2.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8874 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8874 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-2014-8874 affect?

CVE-2014-8874 affects ke questionnaire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The ke_questionnaire extension 2.5.2 and earlier for TYPO3 uses predictable names for the questionnaire answer forms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8874?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8874 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ke questionnaire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ke_questionnaire extension 2.5.2 and earlier for TYPO3 uses predictable names for the questionnaire answer forms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kennziffer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-02 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kennziffer ke questionnaire UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ke-questionnaire || rpm -q ke-questionnaire || ke-questionnaire --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ke-questionnaire

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ke-questionnaire

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-2014-8874?

ke questionnaire: upgrade to newer than 2.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8874 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8874 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-2014-8874 affect?

CVE-2014-8874 affects ke questionnaire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The ke_questionnaire extension 2.5.2 and earlier for TYPO3 uses predictable names for the questionnaire answer forms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8874?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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