How severe is CVE-2014-1216?

CVE-2014-1216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1216?

CVE-2014-1216 primarily affects Fitnesse Fitnesse Wiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1216?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1216 published?

CVE-2014-1216 was published on 2014-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1216

CVE-2014-1216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fitnesse Fitnesse Wiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fitnesse Fitnesse Wiki
Published: 2014-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FitNesse Wiki 20131110, 20140201, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by defining a COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter when editing a page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1216?: FitNesse Wiki 20131110, 20140201, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by defining a COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter when editing a page.
How severe is CVE-2014-1216?: CVE-2014-1216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1216?: CVE-2014-1216 primarily affects Fitnesse Fitnesse Wiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1216 published?: CVE-2014-1216 was published on 2014-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fitnesse:fitnesse_wiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fitnesse:fitnesse_wiki:20131110:*:*:*:*:*:*:*