How severe is CVE-2014-2527?

CVE-2014-2527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2527?

CVE-2014-2527 primarily affects Kdirstat Project Kdirstat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2527?

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

When was CVE-2014-2527 published?

CVE-2014-2527 was published on 2014-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2527

CVE-2014-2527 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kdirstat Project Kdirstat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kdirstat Project Kdirstat
Published: 2014-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2528.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2527?: kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2528.
How severe is CVE-2014-2527?: CVE-2014-2527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2527?: CVE-2014-2527 primarily affects Kdirstat Project Kdirstat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2527 published?: CVE-2014-2527 was published on 2014-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kdirstat_project:kdirstat:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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