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CVE-2014-125059: sternenseemann sternenblog main.c blog_index file inclusion

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in sternenseemann sternenblog. This issue affects the function blog_index of the file main.c. The manipulation of the argument post_path leads to file inclusion. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Upgrading to version 0.1.0 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is cf715d911d8ce17969a7926dea651e930c27e71a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217613 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This case is rather theoretical and probably won't happen. Maybe only on obscure Web servers.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2014-125059 affects sternenseemann sternenblog, where a blog path parameter can lead to file inclusion. The cited record rates exploitation as difficult, high-complexity, and partly theoretical. Business urgency is mainly for organizations actually running this niche component on exposed web servers.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted hygiene item, not an emergency, unless sternenblog is deployed on a reachable web server. Patch confirmed instances during normal vulnerability remediation cycles.

Technical view

The issue is a CWE-73 external control of file name or path in main.c, function blog_index, via post_path. CVSS 3.1 is 5.0 with network attack vector, high complexity, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Version 0.1.0 or patch cf715d911d8ce17969a7926dea651e930c27e71a addresses it.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to deployments of sternenseemann sternenblog, especially if reachable remotely. The source bundle does not identify affected version ranges beyond the component, and notes the scenario may be obscure or theoretical.

Exploitation context

The bundle says remote attack initiation is possible, but complexity is high and exploitation is known to be difficult. KEV is false, and no provided source supports active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Key uncertainty is the affected version range, listed as n/a in the bundle. The operational risk depends heavily on deployment context and web server behavior. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond sternenseemann sternenblog.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade sternenblog to version 0.1.0 where feasible.
  • Apply patch cf715d911d8ce17969a7926dea651e930c27e71a if upgrading is not immediately possible.
  • Check project or vendor guidance before using any workaround not named in sources.
  • Reduce remote exposure for affected sternenblog instances until remediated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running sternenblog and identify exposed instances.
  • Confirm deployed code includes version 0.1.0 or the referenced patch.
  • Review application logs for unusual post_path activity without attempting exploitation.
  • Document whether the component is internet-facing, internal-only, or not present.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.63.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2014-125059Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
sternenseemannsternenblogn/aListed
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CWE details

CWE-73

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External Control of File Name or Path

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