How severe is CVE-2014-8555?

CVE-2014-8555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8555?

CVE-2014-8555 affects Progress Openedge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8555?

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

When was CVE-2014-8555 published?

CVE-2014-8555 was published on 2014-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8555

CVE-2014-8555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Openedge 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Progress Openedge
Published: 2014-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in report/reportViewAction.jsp in Progress Software OpenEdge 11.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the selection parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8555?: Directory traversal vulnerability in report/reportViewAction.jsp in Progress Software OpenEdge 11.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the selection parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8555?: CVE-2014-8555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8555?: CVE-2014-8555 affects Progress Openedge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8555 published?: CVE-2014-8555 was published on 2014-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:openedge:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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