CVE-2014-5445
MediumPublic exploitMultiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allow remote attackers or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the schFilePath parameter to the (1) CSVServlet or (2)…
Published Dec 4, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-5445 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Manageengine It360 (Zohocorp), Manageengine Netflow Analyzer (Zohocorp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Netflow Analyzer 10.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% 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
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allow remote attackers or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the schFilePath parameter to the (1) CSVServlet or (2) CReportPDFServlet servlet.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine It360Zohocorp | 10.3.0 | n/a |
| Manageengine Netflow AnalyzerZohocorp | See advisory | 10.2 |
Patched Releases
Manageengine Netflow Analyzer
10.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 4, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorynetflow-cve20145445-dir-traversal(99045)
- advisoryhttps://support.zoho.com/portal/manageengine/helpcenter/articles/cve-2014-5445-cve-2014-5446-fix-for-arbitrary-file-download
- advisory20141130 [The ManageOwnage Series, part IX]: 0-day arbitrary file download in NetFlow Analyzer and IT360
- advisory20141203 Re: [The ManageOwnage Series, part IX]: 0-day arbitrary file download in NetFlow Analyzer and IT360
- patchhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129336/ManageEngine-Netflow-Analyzer-IT360-File-Download.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allow remote attackers or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the schFilePath parameter to the (1) CSVServlet or (2) CReportPDFServlet servlet.
Affected: Manageengine It360 (Zohocorp) versions 10.3.0; Manageengine Netflow Analyzer (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 Netflow Analyzer 10.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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