CVE-2014-5187

Name: CVE-2014-5187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-06T19:55:04.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5187 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tom M8te (tom-m8te) plugin 1.5.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to tom-download-file.php.. EPSS estimates a 4.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tom M8te (tom-m8te) plugin 1.5.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to tom-download-file.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.72%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tom M8te Plugin Project	Tom-M8te Plugin	1.5.3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5187?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tom M8te (tom-m8te) plugin 1.5.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to tom-download-file.php.

How severe is CVE-2014-5187?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5187 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5187?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-5187?

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Source: NVD / NIST