CVE-2014-8799

Name: CVE-2014-8799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-28T15:59:07.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 68.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_image.php.. EPSS estimates a 68.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_image.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

68.46%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dukapress	Dukapress	<= 2.5.3

References

http://security.szurek.pl/dukapress-252-path-traversal.htmlExploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35346Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98943
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1024640/dukapressVendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/dukapress/changelog/Vendor Advisory
http://security.szurek.pl/dukapress-252-path-traversal.htmlExploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35346Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98943
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1024640/dukapressVendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/dukapress/changelog/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8799?

How severe is CVE-2014-8799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 68.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8799?

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-2014-8799?

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Source: NVD / NIST