CVE-2014-8939

Name: CVE-2014-8939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-01T17:15:12.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8939 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Lexiglot through 2014-11-20 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (full path) via an include/smarty/plugins/modifier.date_format.php request if PHP has a non-recommended configuration that produces warning messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lexiglot through 2014-11-20 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (full path) via an include/smarty/plugins/modifier.date_format.php request if PHP has a non-recommended configuration that produces warning messages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Piwigo	Lexiglot	<= 2014-11-20

References

https://www.justanotherhacker.com/2018/05/jahx181_-_piwigo_lexiglot_multiple_vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.justanotherhacker.com/2018/05/jahx181_-_piwigo_lexiglot_multiple_vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8939?

How severe is CVE-2014-8939?

CVE-2014-8939 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8939?

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