How severe is CVE-2014-8606?

CVE-2014-8606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8606?

CVE-2014-8606 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-2014-8606?

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

When was CVE-2014-8606 published?

CVE-2014-8606 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8606

CVE-2014-8606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xcloner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Xcloner
Published: 2015-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a json_return action in the xcloner_show page to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8606?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a json_return action in the xcloner_show page to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-8606?: CVE-2014-8606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8606?: CVE-2014-8606 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-2014-8606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8606 published?: CVE-2014-8606 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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