CVE-2014-8335

Name: CVE-2014-8335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T16:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. (1) wp-dbmanager.php and (2) database-manage.php in the WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(1) wp-dbmanager.php and (2) database-manage.php in the WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Dbmanager Project	Wp-Dbmanager	<= 2.7.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128785/WordPress-Database-Manager-2.7.1-Command-Injection-Credential-Leak.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/20/7Mailing List
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97691VDB Entry
https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8f61644098044379190d1d4bf1883b8e4aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/#developersThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128785/WordPress-Database-Manager-2.7.1-Command-Injection-Credential-Leak.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/20/7Mailing List
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97691VDB Entry
https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8f61644098044379190d1d4bf1883b8e4aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/#developersThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8335?

How severe is CVE-2014-8335?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8335?

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