How severe is CVE-2014-5197?

CVE-2014-5197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5197?

CVE-2014-5197 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5197?

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

When was CVE-2014-5197 published?

CVE-2014-5197 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5197

CVE-2014-5197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Splunk Web or the (2) Splunkd HTTP Server in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, related to search ids.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5197?: Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Splunk Web or the (2) Splunkd HTTP Server in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, related to search ids.
How severe is CVE-2014-5197?: CVE-2014-5197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5197?: CVE-2014-5197 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5197 published?: CVE-2014-5197 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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