CVE-2014-3855
CVE-2014-3855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pyplate 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Pyplate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.py in Pyplate 0.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3855?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in download.py in Pyplate 0.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3855?
- CVE-2014-3855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3855 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3855?
- CVE-2014-3855 affects Pyplate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3855?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3855 published?
- CVE-2014-3855 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/23/1
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pyplate:pyplate:0.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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