CVE-2014-8727
CVE-2014-8727 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP before 10.2.2 allow local users with the "Resource Administrator" or "Administrator" role to enumerate and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter to (1) tmui/Control/jspmap/tmui/system/archive/properties.jsp or (2) tmui/Control/form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8727?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP before 10.2.2 allow local users with the "Resource Administrator" or "Administrator" role to enumerate and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter to (1) tmui/Control/jspmap/tmui/system/archive/properties.jsp or (2) tmui/Control/form.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8727?
- CVE-2014-8727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8727 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8727?
- CVE-2014-8727 affects F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8727?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8727 published?
- CVE-2014-8727 was published on 2014-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129084/F5-BIG-IP-10.1.0-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35222
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71063
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031216
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98676
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/releasenotes/product/relnote_11_0_0_ltm.html
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13109.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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