How severe is CVE-2014-8607?

CVE-2014-8607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8607?

CVE-2014-8607 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-2014-8607?

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

When was CVE-2014-8607 published?

CVE-2014-8607 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8607

CVE-2014-8607 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xcloner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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! provides the MySQL username and password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via the ps command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8607?: The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! provides the MySQL username and password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via the ps command.
How severe is CVE-2014-8607?: CVE-2014-8607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8607?: CVE-2014-8607 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-2014-8607?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8607 published?: CVE-2014-8607 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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