How severe is CVE-2014-8763?

CVE-2014-8763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8763?

CVE-2014-8763 primarily affects Dokuwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8763?

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

When was CVE-2014-8763 published?

CVE-2014-8763 was published on 2014-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8763

CVE-2014-8763 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dokuwiki
Published: 2014-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DokuWiki before 2014-05-05b, when using Active Directory for LDAP authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null (\0) character and a valid user name, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8763?: DokuWiki before 2014-05-05b, when using Active Directory for LDAP authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null (\0) character and a valid user name, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.
How severe is CVE-2014-8763?: CVE-2014-8763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8763?: CVE-2014-8763 primarily affects Dokuwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8763?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8763 published?: CVE-2014-8763 was published on 2014-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dokuwiki:dokuwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mageia_project:mageia:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mageia_project:mageia:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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