CVE-2014-8516

Name: CVE-2014-8516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-03T21:15:11.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 81.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8516 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Visual Mining NetCharts Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 81.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Visual Mining NetCharts Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

81.68%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cloudfastpath	Netcharts Server	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-372/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98475Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129023Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-372/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98475Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129023Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8516?

How severe is CVE-2014-8516?

CVE-2014-8516 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 81.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8516?

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