CVE-2014-5368

Name: CVE-2014-5368
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-22T14:55:09.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5368 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the file_get_contents function in downloadfiles/download.php in the WP Content Source Control (wp-source-control) plugin 3.0.0 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter.. EPSS estimates a 18.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file_get_contents function in downloadfiles/download.php in the WP Content Source Control (wp-source-control) plugin 3.0.0 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.82%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Content Source Control Project	Wp Content Source Control	<= 3.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5368?

How severe is CVE-2014-5368?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5368 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5368?

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Source: NVD / NIST