How severe is CVE-2014-9707?

CVE-2014-9707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9707 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9707?

CVE-2014-9707 primarily affects Embedthis Goahead. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9707?

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

When was CVE-2014-9707 published?

CVE-2014-9707 was published on 2015-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9707

CVE-2014-9707 is a high-severity vulnerability in Embedthis Goahead with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Embedthis Goahead
Published: 2015-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9707?: EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.
How severe is CVE-2014-9707?: CVE-2014-9707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9707 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9707?: CVE-2014-9707 primarily affects Embedthis Goahead. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9707?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9707 published?: CVE-2014-9707 was published on 2015-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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