How severe is CVE-2014-7986?

CVE-2014-7986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7986?

CVE-2014-7986 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7986?

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

When was CVE-2014-7986 published?

CVE-2014-7986 was published on 2014-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7986

CVE-2014-7986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Espocrm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Espocrm
Published: 2014-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

install/index.php in EspoCRM before 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a 1 value in the installProcess parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7986?: install/index.php in EspoCRM before 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to re-install the application via a 1 value in the installProcess parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-7986?: CVE-2014-7986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7986?: CVE-2014-7986 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7986 published?: CVE-2014-7986 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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