CVE-2014-5446
MediumPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in the DisplayChartPDF servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allows remote attackers and remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ..
Published Dec 4, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-5446 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 55% 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
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
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 the DisplayChartPDF servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allows remote attackers and remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine It360Zohocorp | 10.3.0 | n/a |
| Manageengine Netflow AnalyzerZohocorp | 10.0-beta, 10.2, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 | n/a |
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
- patchhttps://support.zoho.com/portal/manageengine/helpcenter/articles/cve-2014-5445-cve-2014-5446-fix-for-arbitrary-file-download
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129336/ManageEngine-Netflow-Analyzer-IT360-File-Download.html
- exploit20141203 [The ManageOwnage Series, part IX]: 0-day arbitrary file download in NetFlow Analyzer and IT360
- exploithttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/ManageEngine/me_netflow_it360_file_dl.txt
- exploitExploitDB-43895
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the DisplayChartPDF servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allows remote attackers and remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Manageengine It360 (Zohocorp) versions 10.3.0; Manageengine Netflow Analyzer (Zohocorp) versions 10.0-beta, 10.2, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7. 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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