Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-5519?

Affected: Phpwiki (Phpwiki Project) versions 1.5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-5519 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2014-5519 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-2014-5519?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-5519?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2014-5519 be patched?

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

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CVE-2014-5519

HighPublic exploit

The Ploticus module in PhpWiki 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a device option in the edit[content] parameter to index.php/HeIp.

Published Sep 11, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-5519 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Phpwiki (Phpwiki Project).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 65% 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

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

65%

Higher than 99.2% 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

The Ploticus module in PhpWiki 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a device option in the edit[content] parameter to index.php/HeIp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
PhpwikiPhpwiki Project	1.5.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 11, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The Ploticus module in PhpWiki 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a device option in the edit[content] parameter to index.php/HeIp.
Affected: Phpwiki (Phpwiki Project) versions 1.5.0. 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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