CVE-2014-8606

Name: CVE-2014-8606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-10T18:59:03.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a json_return action in the xcloner_show page to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 6.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a json_return action in the xcloner_show page to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.21%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xcloner	Xcloner	3.1.1
Xcloner	Xcloner	3.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8606?

How severe is CVE-2014-8606?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8606 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8606?

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Source: NVD / NIST