How severe is CVE-2014-3781?

CVE-2014-3781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3781?

CVE-2014-3781 primarily affects Dotclear. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3781?

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

When was CVE-2014-3781 published?

CVE-2014-3781 was published on 2014-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3781

CVE-2014-3781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotclear with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dotclear
Published: 2014-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The dcXmlRpc::setUser method in nc/core/class.dc.xmlrpc.php in Dotclear before 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password in an XML-RPC request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3781?: The dcXmlRpc::setUser method in nc/core/class.dc.xmlrpc.php in Dotclear before 2.6.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password in an XML-RPC request.
How severe is CVE-2014-3781?: CVE-2014-3781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3781?: CVE-2014-3781 primarily affects Dotclear. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3781 published?: CVE-2014-3781 was published on 2014-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:2.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:2.6:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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