CVE-2014-6287
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c allows remote attackers to...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a %00 sequence in a search action.
- CVE Published
- Oct 07, 2014
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- VU#251276 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251276
- 39161 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39161/
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/128243/HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remote-Com... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128243/HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Remo...
- GitHub — rapid7/metasploit-framework github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/3793
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/135122/Rejetto-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135122/Rejetto-HTTP-File-Server-...
Show 2 more references
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160264/Rejetto-HttpFileServer-2.3.x-Re... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160264/Rejetto-HttpFileServer-2....
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/161503/HFS-HTTP-File-Server-2.3.x-Remo... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161503/HFS-HTTP-File-Server-2.3....
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-25 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2014/CVE-2014-6287.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/rejetto_hfs_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2021-02-20 18:28:16 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/rejetto_hfs_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2014/CVE-2014-6287.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-06-12 06:08:19 UTC · 0 stars
Rejetto http File Server 2.3.x (Reverse shell)
github · Created 2024-03-06 20:55:08 UTC · 0 stars
Rejetto HTTP File Server (aks HFS or HttpFileServer) 2.3x before 2.3c
github · Created 2021-12-03 12:13:35 UTC · 1 stars
a python3 version of the exploit written for CVE-2014-6287. Useful for completing the "Steel Mountain" room on TryHackMe.com without the use of metasploit.
github · Created 2021-12-02 15:15:09 UTC · 0 stars
A write up on the Steel Mountain box from TryHackMe.com and exploit for CVE-2014-6287
github · Created 2021-02-20 18:28:16 UTC · 1 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:28 UTC over 5 years ago18:28 UTC · over 5 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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10:00 UTC almost 12 years ago10:00 UTC · almost 12 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 12 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 12 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2014-6287
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2014-6287",
"title": "The findMacroMarker function in parserLib.pas in Rejetto HTTP File Server (ak...",
"affected_vendor": "Rejetto",
"affected_product": "HTTP File Server",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}