CVE-2014-8801

Name: CVE-2014-8801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-28T15:59:09.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in services/getfile.php in the Paid Memberships Pro plugin before 1.7.15 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the QUERY_STRING in a getfile action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 18.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in services/getfile.php in the Paid Memberships Pro plugin before 1.7.15 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the QUERY_STRING in a getfile action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.56%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strangerstudios	Paid Memberships Pro	< 1.7.15

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129189/Paid-Memberships-Pro-1.7.14.2-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://security.szurek.pl/paid-memberships-pro-17142-path-traversal.htmlBroken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35303Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.paidmembershipspro.com/2014/11/critical-security-update-pmpro-v1-7-15/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71293Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98805Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/paid-memberships-pro/changelog/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129189/Paid-Memberships-Pro-1.7.14.2-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://security.szurek.pl/paid-memberships-pro-17142-path-traversal.htmlBroken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35303Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.paidmembershipspro.com/2014/11/critical-security-update-pmpro-v1-7-15/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71293Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98805Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/paid-memberships-pro/changelog/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8801?

How severe is CVE-2014-8801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8801?

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