Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-5005?

Affected: Manageengine Desktop Central (Zohocorp). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-5005 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-5005 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-5005?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-5005?

Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Desktop Central 9.0.

How urgently should CVE-2014-5005 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2014-5005

HighPublic exploit

Directory traversal vulnerability in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ..

Published Oct 21, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-5005 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Manageengine Desktop Central (Zohocorp).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Desktop Central 9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

78%

Higher than 99.5% 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 ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter in an LFU action to statusUpdate.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Manageengine Desktop CentralZohocorp	See advisory	9.0

Patched Releases

Manageengine Desktop Central

9.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 21, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ..
Affected: Manageengine Desktop Central (Zohocorp). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Desktop Central 9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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