How severe is CVE-2014-5087?

CVE-2014-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5087?

CVE-2014-5087 primarily affects Sphider. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5087?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-5087 published?

CVE-2014-5087 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5087

CVE-2014-5087 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sphider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sphider
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in Sphider Search Engine prior to 1.3.6 due to exec calls in admin/spiderfuncs.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5087?: A vulnerability exists in Sphider Search Engine prior to 1.3.6 due to exec calls in admin/spiderfuncs.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2014-5087?: CVE-2014-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5087?: CVE-2014-5087 primarily affects Sphider. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-5087 published?: CVE-2014-5087 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sphider:sphider:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sphider-plus:sphider-plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sphiderpro:sphider_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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