CVE-2014-7985
CVE-2014-7985 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Espocrm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Espocrm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in EspoCRM before 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter to install/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7985?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in EspoCRM before 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter to install/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7985?
- CVE-2014-7985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7985?
- CVE-2014-7985 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7985?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-7985 published?
- CVE-2014-7985 was published on 2014-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.espocrm.com/news/espocrm-2-6-0-released
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128888/EspoCRM-2.5.2-XSS-LFI-Access-Control.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533844/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70809
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23238
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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