CVE-2014-5086

Name: CVE-2014-5086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-10T15:15:19.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 9.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5086 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider Pro, and Sphider Plus 3.2 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to conf.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5086 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphider Pro and Sphider Plus only, but don’t exist in Sphider.. EPSS estimates a 9.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider Pro, and Sphider Plus 3.2 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to conf.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5086 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphider Pro and Sphider Plus only, but don’t exist in Sphider.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.78%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sphider	Sphider	< 1.3.6
Sphider-Plus	Sphider-Plus	< 3.2
Sphiderpro	Sphider Pro	< 3.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127720/Sphider-Search-Engine-Command-Execution-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127720/Sphider-Search-Engine-Command-Execution-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5086?

How severe is CVE-2014-5086?

CVE-2014-5086 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5086?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST