How severe is CVE-2014-9156?

CVE-2014-9156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9156?

CVE-2014-9156 affects Filefield Project Filefield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9156?

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

When was CVE-2014-9156 published?

CVE-2014-9156 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9156

CVE-2014-9156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Filefield Project Filefield 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Filefield Project Filefield
Published: 2014-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FileField module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.13 for Drupal does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with permission to create or edit content to read private files by attaching an uploaded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9156?: The FileField module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.13 for Drupal does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with permission to create or edit content to read private files by attaching an uploaded file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9156?: CVE-2014-9156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9156?: CVE-2014-9156 affects Filefield Project Filefield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9156 published?: CVE-2014-9156 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filefield_project:filefield:*:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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