How severe is CVE-2014-8393?

CVE-2014-8393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8393 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8393?

CVE-2014-8393 primarily affects Corel Coreldraw. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8393?

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-2014-8393 published?

CVE-2014-8393 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8393

CVE-2014-8393 is a high-severity vulnerability in Corel Coreldraw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Corel Coreldraw
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DLL Hijacking vulnerability in CorelDRAW X7, Corel Photo-Paint X7, Corel PaintShop Pro X7, Corel Painter 2015, and Corel PDF Fusion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8393?: DLL Hijacking vulnerability in CorelDRAW X7, Corel Photo-Paint X7, Corel PaintShop Pro X7, Corel Painter 2015, and Corel PDF Fusion.
How severe is CVE-2014-8393?: CVE-2014-8393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8393 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8393?: CVE-2014-8393 primarily affects Corel Coreldraw. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8393?: 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-2014-8393 published?: CVE-2014-8393 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:corel:coreldraw:x7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:corel:coreldraw_photo_paint:x7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:corel:paint_shop_pro:x7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:corel:painter:2015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:corel:pdf_fusion:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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