How severe is CVE-2014-8789?

CVE-2014-8789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8789?

CVE-2014-8789 affects Gleamtech Filevista. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8789?

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

When was CVE-2014-8789 published?

CVE-2014-8789 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8789

CVE-2014-8789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gleamtech Filevista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gleamtech Filevista
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GleamTech FileVista before 6.1 allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted path in a zip archive, which is not properly handled during extraction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8789?: GleamTech FileVista before 6.1 allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted path in a zip archive, which is not properly handled during extraction.
How severe is CVE-2014-8789?: CVE-2014-8789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8789?: CVE-2014-8789 affects Gleamtech Filevista. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8789 published?: CVE-2014-8789 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gleamtech:filevista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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