How severe is CVE-2014-8762?

CVE-2014-8762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8762?

CVE-2014-8762 affects Dokuwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8762?

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

When was CVE-2014-8762 published?

CVE-2014-8762 was published on 2014-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8762

CVE-2014-8762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dokuwiki 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Dokuwiki
Published: 2014-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ajax_mediadiff function in DokuWiki before 2014-05-05a allows remote attackers to access arbitrary images via a crafted namespace in the ns parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8762?: The ajax_mediadiff function in DokuWiki before 2014-05-05a allows remote attackers to access arbitrary images via a crafted namespace in the ns parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8762?: CVE-2014-8762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8762?: CVE-2014-8762 affects Dokuwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8762 published?: CVE-2014-8762 was published on 2014-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dokuwiki:dokuwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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