CVE-2014-8334

Name: CVE-2014-8334
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-31T14:55:10.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8334 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup['mysqldumppath'] variable.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup['filepath'] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup['mysqldumppath'] variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Dbmanager Project	Wp-Dbmanager	<= 2.71

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8334?

How severe is CVE-2014-8334?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8334 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8334?

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Source: NVD / NIST