How severe is CVE-2014-8801?

CVE-2014-8801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8801?

CVE-2014-8801 affects Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8801?

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

When was CVE-2014-8801 published?

CVE-2014-8801 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8801

CVE-2014-8801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro
Published: 2014-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in services/getfile.php in the Paid Memberships Pro plugin before 1.7.15 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the QUERY_STRING in a getfile action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8801?: Directory traversal vulnerability in services/getfile.php in the Paid Memberships Pro plugin before 1.7.15 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the QUERY_STRING in a getfile action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-8801?: CVE-2014-8801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8801?: CVE-2014-8801 affects Strangerstudios Paid Memberships Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8801 published?: CVE-2014-8801 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:strangerstudios:paid_memberships_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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