CVE-2014-9707

Name: CVE-2014-9707
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-31T14:59:06.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 28.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9707 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.. EPSS estimates a 28.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

28.42%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-17

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Embedthis	Goahead	3.0.0
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.1
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.2
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.3
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.4
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.5
Embedthis	Goahead	3.3.6
Embedthis	Goahead	3.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9707?

How severe is CVE-2014-9707?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9707 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9707?

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