How severe is CVE-2014-3947?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-3947 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 affects the following packages: in2code/powermail (Packagist), in2code/powermail (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3947?

Update in2code/powermail to 1.6.11 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-3947 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2014-3947 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for in2code/powermail, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-3947 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2014-3947 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2014-3947 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.3%, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2014-3947 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-3947 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on April 14, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2014-3947 — powermail

CVE-2014-3947 is a Code Injection vulnerability in in2code/powermail. A fix is available for in2code/powermail — see the affected versions and patch details below.

TYPO3 powermail extension has unrestricted file upload vulnerability

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Apr 14, 2025

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 11, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs84th percentile — riskier than 84% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

🐘in2code/powermail🐘in2code/powermail

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the powermail extension before 1.6.11 and 2.x before 2.0.14 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a crafted extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`in2code/powermail`	all versions	1.6.11`composer require in2code/powermail:^1.6.11`
🐘Packagist	`in2code/powermail`	≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.0.14	2.0.14`composer require in2code/powermail:^2.0.14`

Affected Products

1 product · 12 configurations

Application

powermailalex_kellner

≤ 1.6.10

11 versions

2.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.0.52.0.62.0.72.0.82.0.92.0.10

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for in2code/powermail, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update in2code/powermail to 1.6.11 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-3947 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

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