How severe is CVE-2014-8749?

CVE-2014-8749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8749?

CVE-2014-8749 affects Ait-pro Bulletproof Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8749?

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

When was CVE-2014-8749 published?

CVE-2014-8749 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8749

CVE-2014-8749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ait-pro Bulletproof Security 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ait-pro Bulletproof Security
Published: 2014-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that authenticate to arbitrary databases via the dbhost parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8749?: Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that authenticate to arbitrary databases via the dbhost parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8749?: CVE-2014-8749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8749?: CVE-2014-8749 affects Ait-pro Bulletproof Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8749 published?: CVE-2014-8749 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ait-pro:bulletproof_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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