How severe is CVE-2014-5465?

CVE-2014-5465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5465?

CVE-2014-5465 primarily affects Werdswords Download Shortcode. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5465?

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

When was CVE-2014-5465 published?

CVE-2014-5465 was published on 2014-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5465

CVE-2014-5465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Werdswords Download Shortcode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Werdswords Download Shortcode
Published: 2014-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in force-download.php in the Download Shortcode plugin 0.2.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5465?: Directory traversal vulnerability in force-download.php in the Download Shortcode plugin 0.2.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-5465?: CVE-2014-5465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5465?: CVE-2014-5465 primarily affects Werdswords Download Shortcode. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5465 published?: CVE-2014-5465 was published on 2014-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:werdswords:download_shortcode:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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