How severe is CVE-2014-8605?

CVE-2014-8605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8605 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-2014-8605?

CVE-2014-8605 primarily affects Xcloner. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8605?

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

When was CVE-2014-8605 published?

CVE-2014-8605 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8605

CVE-2014-8605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xcloner 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xcloner
Published: 2015-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8605?: The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.
How severe is CVE-2014-8605?: CVE-2014-8605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8605 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-2014-8605?: CVE-2014-8605 primarily affects Xcloner. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8605 published?: CVE-2014-8605 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:xcloner:xcloner:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xcloner:xcloner:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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