CVE-2014-5258Webedition CMS Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ..
Published Nov 6, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2014-5258 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.0 v2) affecting Webedition CMS.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Webedition CMS 6.3.8.0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Webedition CMSWebedition | See advisory | 6.3.8.0 |
Patched Releases
Webedition CMS
6.3.8.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 6, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorywebedition.org · webEdition-6.3.9-Beta-erschienen
- advisorywebedition.org · version-6.3.9.0
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · webEdition-6.3.8.0-Path-Traversal.html
- exploitExploitDB-34761
- exploithtbridge.com · HTB23227
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Webedition CMS. 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 Webedition CMS 6.3.8.0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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