CVE-2014-8334

CVE-2014-8334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-dbmanager Project Wp-dbmanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup['mysqldumppath'] variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8334?
The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup['mysqldumppath'] variable.
How severe is CVE-2014-8334?
CVE-2014-8334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8334 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8334?
CVE-2014-8334 affects Wp-dbmanager Project Wp-dbmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8334?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8334 published?
CVE-2014-8334 was published on 2014-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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