How severe is CVE-2014-1222?

CVE-2014-1222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1222?

CVE-2014-1222 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1222 published?

CVE-2014-1222 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1222

CVE-2014-1222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vtiger Vtiger Crm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vtiger Vtiger Crm
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in kcfinder/browse.php in Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a download action. NOTE: it is likely that this issue is actually in the KCFinder third-party component, and it affects additional products besides Vtiger CRM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1222?: Directory traversal vulnerability in kcfinder/browse.php in Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a download action. NOTE: it is likely that this issue is actually in the KCFinder third-party component, and it affects additional products besides Vtiger CRM.
How severe is CVE-2014-1222?: CVE-2014-1222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1222?: CVE-2014-1222 affects Vtiger Vtiger Crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1222 published?: CVE-2014-1222 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vtiger:vtiger_crm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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