How severe is CVE-2014-2868?

CVE-2014-2868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2868?

CVE-2014-2868 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-2014-2868?

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-2014-2868 published?

CVE-2014-2868 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2868

CVE-2014-2868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paperthin Commonspot Content Server 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paperthin Commonspot Content Server
Published: 2014-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to modify the flow of execution of ColdFusion code by using an HTTP GET request to set a ColdFusion variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2868?: PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to modify the flow of execution of ColdFusion code by using an HTTP GET request to set a ColdFusion variable.
How severe is CVE-2014-2868?: CVE-2014-2868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2868?: CVE-2014-2868 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-2014-2868?: 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-2014-2868 published?: CVE-2014-2868 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*