UNKNOWN CVSS 6.5
Published: 2014-05-17

CVE-2014-3453

flag_module_project flag Security Advisory (CVE-2014-3453)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-3453 impacting flag_module_project flag. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Eval injection vulnerability in the flag_import_form_validate function in includes/flag.export.inc in the Flag module 7.x-3.0, 7.x-3.5, and earlier for Drupal allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the "Flag import code" text area to admin/structure/flags/import. NOTE: this issue could also be exploited by other attackers if the administrator ignores a security warning on the permissions assignment page.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product flag_module_project / flag
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-3453 impacting flag_module_project flag.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-3453.yaml
id: cve-2014-3453

info:
  name: flag_module_project flag - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-3453 affecting flag_module_project flag.
    Evaluation: Eval injection vulnerability in the flag_import_form_validate function in includes/flag.export.inc in the Flag module 7.x-3.0, 7.x-3.5, and earlier fo...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-3453
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2014-3453
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2014-3453,flag_module_project,flag,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "flag"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-3453.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-3453
# Target: flag_module_project flag | CVSS: 6.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-3453 (flag_module_project flag)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against flag_module_project flag scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-3453.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-3453
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install flag 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade flag 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update flag

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i flag 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i flag

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-3453 in flag_module_project flag?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update flag_module_project flag packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-3453?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-3453?

CVE-2014-3453 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-3453
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor flag_module_project
Product flag
Published 2014-05-17
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P