CVE-2014-8749

Name: CVE-2014-8749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-01T15:59:07.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that authenticate to arbitrary databases via the dbhost parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that authenticate to arbitrary databases via the dbhost parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ait-Pro	Bulletproof Security	<= .51

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/13
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulletproof-security/changelog/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/13
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulletproof-security/changelog/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8749?

How severe is CVE-2014-8749?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8749 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8749?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-8749?

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Source: NVD / NIST