CVE-2014-8336

Name: CVE-2014-8336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T16:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8336 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "Sql Run Query" panel in WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging failure to sufficiently limit queries, as demonstrated by use of LOAD_FILE in an INSERT statement.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Sql Run Query" panel in WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging failure to sufficiently limit queries, as demonstrated by use of LOAD_FILE in an INSERT statement.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/21/3Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97694Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8f61644098044379190d1d4bf1883b8e4aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dbmanager/#developersThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/21/3Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-dbmanager-2.7.1/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97694Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB 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-2014-8336?

How severe is CVE-2014-8336?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8336?

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