How severe is CVE-2014-2872?

CVE-2014-2872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2872?

CVE-2014-2872 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-2014-2872?

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

When was CVE-2014-2872 published?

CVE-2014-2872 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2872

CVE-2014-2872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paperthin Commonspot Content Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 obtain potentially sensitive information from a directory listing via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2872?: PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from a directory listing via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-2872?: CVE-2014-2872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2872?: CVE-2014-2872 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-2014-2872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2872 published?: CVE-2014-2872 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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