CVE-2014-2383Dompdf Information Disclosure
DOMPDF Arbitrary File Read
Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-2383, GHSA-qr6q-w4gj-3865, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-2383
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2383 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Dompdf, dompdf/dompdf (composer), php-dompdf (debian).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2025. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dompdf 0.6.0, dompdf/dompdf 0.6.1, php-dompdf 0.6.1+dfsg-2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
39%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 7, 2025
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/dompdf/dompdf/CVE-2014-2383.yaml
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2383
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-2383
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-2383
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-2383
- advisory20140423 CVE-2014-2383 - Arbitrary file read in dompdf
Description
dompdf.php in dompdf before 0.6.1, when DOMPDF_ENABLE_PHP is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to bypass chroot protections and read arbitrary files via a PHP protocol and wrappers in the input_file parameter, as demonstrated by a php://filter/read=convert.base64-encode/resource in the input_file parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 7, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 7, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DompdfDompdf | See advisory | 0.6.0 |
| dompdf/dompdfcomposer | >= 0.6.0 | 0.6.1 |
| php-dompdfdebian | See advisory | 0.6.1+dfsg-2 |
Patched Releases
Dompdf
0.6.0
dompdf/dompdf
0.6.1
php-dompdf
0.6.1+dfsg-2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 7, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 7, 2025
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisorygithub.com · CVE-2014-2383
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2014-2383
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2014-2383
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2014-2383
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
FAQ
Common Questions.
dompdf.php in dompdf before 0.6.1, when DOMPDF_ENABLE_PHP is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to bypass chroot protections and read arbitrary files via a PHP protocol and wrappers in the input_file parameter, as demonstrated by a php://filter/read=convert.base64-encode/resource in the input_file parameter.
Affected: Dompdf; dompdf/dompdf (composer) versions >= 0.6.0; php-dompdf (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
Fixed versions are available, including Dompdf 0.6.0, dompdf/dompdf 0.6.1, php-dompdf 0.6.1+dfsg-2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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