How severe is CVE-2014-9155?

CVE-2014-9155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9155?

CVE-2014-9155 primarily affects Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9155?

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

When was CVE-2014-9155 published?

CVE-2014-9155 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9155

CVE-2014-9155 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader
Published: 2014-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-beta6 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path of a cropped picture in the uploader panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9155?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-beta6 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path of a cropped picture in the uploader panel.
How severe is CVE-2014-9155?: CVE-2014-9155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9155?: CVE-2014-9155 primarily affects Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9155 published?: CVE-2014-9155 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.0:beta2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.0:beta3:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.0:beta4:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.x-dev:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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