PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14838: TeamWork Job Links allows Arbitrary File Upload in profileChange and coverChange.
CVE-2017-14838 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting job links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
TeamWork Job Links allows Arbitrary File Upload in profileChange and coverChange.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2017-09-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Job Links - Arbitrary File Upload
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-2017-14838?
job links: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14838 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14838 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-2017-14838 affect?
CVE-2017-14838 affects job links. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). TeamWork Job Links allows Arbitrary File Upload in profileChange and coverChange.
How urgent is CVE-2017-14838?
Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference