How severe is CVE-2014-8585?

CVE-2014-8585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8585 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-2014-8585?

CVE-2014-8585 primarily affects W3eden Download Manager. In total, 104 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8585?

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

When was CVE-2014-8585 published?

CVE-2014-8585 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8585

CVE-2014-8585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager 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-59.

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-59
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2014-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fname parameter to (1) views/file_download.php or (2) file_download.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8585?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fname parameter to (1) views/file_download.php or (2) file_download.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-8585?: CVE-2014-8585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8585 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-2014-8585?: CVE-2014-8585 primarily affects W3eden Download Manager. In total, 104 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8585 published?: CVE-2014-8585 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (104)

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.32:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.33:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.12:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.14:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.15:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.16:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.17:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.18:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.19:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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