CVE-2014-100015
MediumPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in pdmwService.exe in SolidWorks Workgroup PDM 2014 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ..
Published Jan 13, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-100015 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.4 v2) affecting Product Data Management (Solidworks).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.4
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in pdmwService.exe in SolidWorks Workgroup PDM 2014 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename in a file upload.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Product Data ManagementSolidworks | 2014 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 13, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125361
- exploitMSF solidworks_workgroup_pdmwservice_file_write.rb
- exploitExploitDB-31831
- exploitExploitDB-32163
- exploit31831
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in pdmwService.exe in SolidWorks Workgroup PDM 2014 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Product Data Management (Solidworks) versions 2014. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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