How severe is CVE-2014-8395?

CVE-2014-8395 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8395 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8395?

CVE-2014-8395 affects Corel Painter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8395?

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

When was CVE-2014-8395 published?

CVE-2014-8395 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8395

CVE-2014-8395 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Corel Painter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Corel Painter
Published: 2015-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel Painter 2015 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wacommt.dll file that is located in the same folder as the file being processed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8395?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel Painter 2015 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wacommt.dll file that is located in the same folder as the file being processed.
How severe is CVE-2014-8395?: CVE-2014-8395 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8395 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8395?: CVE-2014-8395 affects Corel Painter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8395?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8395 published?: CVE-2014-8395 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:corel:painter:2015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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