How severe is CVE-2014-5519?

CVE-2014-5519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5519?

CVE-2014-5519 affects Phpwiki Project Phpwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5519?

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-2014-5519 published?

CVE-2014-5519 was published on 2014-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5519

CVE-2014-5519 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpwiki Project Phpwiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpwiki Project Phpwiki
Published: 2014-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ploticus module in PhpWiki 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a device option in the edit[content] parameter to index.php/HeIp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5519?: The Ploticus module in PhpWiki 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a device option in the edit[content] parameter to index.php/HeIp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2014-5519?: CVE-2014-5519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5519?: CVE-2014-5519 affects Phpwiki Project Phpwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5519?: 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-2014-5519 published?: CVE-2014-5519 was published on 2014-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpwiki_project:phpwiki:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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