CVE-2014-7984

CVE-2014-7984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
• Published: 2014-10-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Joomla! CMS 2.5.x before 2.5.19 and 3.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to authenticate and bypass intended restrictions via vectors involving GMail authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7984?

Joomla! CMS 2.5.x before 2.5.19 and 3.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to authenticate and bypass intended restrictions via vectors involving GMail authentication.

How severe is CVE-2014-7984?

CVE-2014-7984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7984?

CVE-2014-7984 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7984?

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-2014-7984 published?

CVE-2014-7984 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://developer.joomla.org/security/581-20140304-core-unauthorised-logins.html

Affected products (34)

• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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