How severe is CVE-2014-9253?

CVE-2014-9253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9253?

CVE-2014-9253 primarily affects Dokuwiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9253?

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

When was CVE-2014-9253 published?

CVE-2014-9253 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9253

CVE-2014-9253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dokuwiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dokuwiki
Published: 2014-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default file type whitelist configuration in conf/mime.conf in the Media Manager in DokuWiki before 2014-09-29b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an SWF file, then accessing it via the media parameter to lib/exe/fetch.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9253?: The default file type whitelist configuration in conf/mime.conf in the Media Manager in DokuWiki before 2014-09-29b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an SWF file, then accessing it via the media parameter to lib/exe/fetch.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-9253?: CVE-2014-9253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9253?: CVE-2014-9253 primarily affects Dokuwiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9253 published?: CVE-2014-9253 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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