How severe is CVE-2014-2936?

CVE-2014-2936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2936?

CVE-2014-2936 affects Caldera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2936?

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-2014-2936 published?

CVE-2014-2936 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2936

CVE-2014-2936 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Caldera
Published: 2014-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The directory manager in Caldera 9.20 allows remote attackers to conduct variable-injection attacks in the global scope via (1) the maindir_hotfolder parameter to dirmng/index.php, or an unspecified parameter to (2) PPD/index.php, (3) dirmng/docmd.php, or (4) dirmng/param.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2936?: The directory manager in Caldera 9.20 allows remote attackers to conduct variable-injection attacks in the global scope via (1) the maindir_hotfolder parameter to dirmng/index.php, or an unspecified parameter to (2) PPD/index.php, (3) dirmng/docmd.php, or (4) dirmng/param.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-2936?: CVE-2014-2936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2936?: CVE-2014-2936 affects Caldera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2936?: 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-2014-2936 published?: CVE-2014-2936 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:caldera:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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