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% (91st 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.

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% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Espocrm
Published: 2014-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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% (91st 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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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