Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server
CVE-2014-7288
Key Information:
- Vendor
Symantec
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 1 February 2015
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What is CVE-2014-7288?
The Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server prior to version 3.3.2 MP7 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary shell commands. This exposure arises from improperly validated input during a database-backup restore operation, enabling attackers to craft malicious command lines. A successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized control and manipulation of system commands, posing a significant security risk. Organizations should ensure that they are running an updated version of the software to mitigate the potential threat.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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EPSS Score
11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved