How severe is CVE-2014-5258?

CVE-2014-5258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5258?

CVE-2014-5258 affects Webedition Webedition Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5258?

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

When was CVE-2014-5258 published?

CVE-2014-5258 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5258

CVE-2014-5258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webedition Webedition Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Webedition Webedition Cms
Published: 2014-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5258?: Directory traversal vulnerability in showTempFile.php in webEdition CMS before 6.3.9.0 Beta allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-5258?: CVE-2014-5258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5258?: CVE-2014-5258 affects Webedition Webedition Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5258 published?: CVE-2014-5258 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webedition:webedition_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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