How severe is CVE-2014-2863?

CVE-2014-2863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2863?

CVE-2014-2863 primarily affects Paperthin Commonspot Content Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2863?

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

When was CVE-2014-2863 published?

CVE-2014-2863 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2863

CVE-2014-2863 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Paperthin Commonspot Content Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Paperthin Commonspot Content Server
Published: 2014-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a full pathname in a parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2863?: Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a full pathname in a parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-2863?: CVE-2014-2863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2863?: CVE-2014-2863 primarily affects Paperthin Commonspot Content Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2863?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2863 published?: CVE-2014-2863 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/437385

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:paperthin:commonspot_content_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paperthin:commonspot_content_server:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paperthin:commonspot_content_server:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paperthin:commonspot_content_server:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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