How severe is CVE-2014-9574?

CVE-2014-9574 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-9574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9574?

CVE-2014-9574 affects Fluxbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9574?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9574 published?

CVE-2014-9574 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9574

CVE-2014-9574 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fluxbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fluxbb
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in FluxBB before 1.5.8 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local install.php files via a .. (dot dot) in the install_lang parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9574?: Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in FluxBB before 1.5.8 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local install.php files via a .. (dot dot) in the install_lang parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-9574?: CVE-2014-9574 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-9574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9574?: CVE-2014-9574 affects Fluxbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9574?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9574 published?: CVE-2014-9574 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fluxbb:fluxbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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