Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-8799?

Affected: Dukapress. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-8799 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2014-8799 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-2014-8799?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-8799?

Fixed versions are available, including Dukapress 2.5.4, Dukapress 2.5.3.

How urgently should CVE-2014-8799 be patched?

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

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CVE-2014-8799

Q: What is CVE-2014-8799?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

HighPublic exploit

DukaPress < 2.5.4 - Directory Traversal

Published Nov 12, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as 9c226d83-2886-4b7c-978c-ad723709145f

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-8799 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Dukapress.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Dukapress 2.5.4, Dukapress 2.5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

68%

Higher than 99.3% 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 dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_image.php.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
DukapressDukapress	See advisory	2.5.3

Patched Releases

Dukapress

2.5.4, 2.5.3

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 12, 2014
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024

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 the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Dukapress. 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 Dukapress 2.5.4, Dukapress 2.5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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