CVE-2014-5459

Name: CVE-2014-5459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-27T10:55:05.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PEAR_REST class in REST.php in PEAR in PHP through 5.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) rest.cachefile or (2) rest.cacheid file in /tmp/pear/cache/, related to the retrieveCacheFirst and useLocalCache functions.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PEAR_REST class in REST.php in PEAR in PHP through 5.6.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) rest.cachefile or (2) rest.cacheid file in /tmp/pear/cache/, related to the retrieveCacheFirst and useLocalCache functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	<= 5.6.0
Oracle	Solaris	11.2
Opensuse	Evergreen	11.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00055.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759282Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00055.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759282Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5459?

How severe is CVE-2014-5459?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5459?

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