Is CVE-2014-2088 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-2088, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-2088 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-2088 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2088?

CVE-2014-2088 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-2088

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ilias.php in ILIAS 4.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a .php filename in an upload_files action to the uploadFiles command, and then accessing the .php file via a direct request to a certain client_id pathname.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2088 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-2088. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.