CVE-2014-5084
CVE-2014-5084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sphiderpro Sphider Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Sphiderpro Sphider Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider Pro 3.2 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5084 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphider Pro only, but do not exist in either Sphider or Sphider Plus.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5084?
- A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider Pro 3.2 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5084 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphider Pro only, but do not exist in either Sphider or Sphider Plus.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5084?
- CVE-2014-5084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-5084 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5084?
- CVE-2014-5084 affects Sphiderpro Sphider Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5084?
- 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-2014-5084 published?
- CVE-2014-5084 was published on 2020-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sphiderpro:sphider_pro:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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