What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8585?

CVE-2014-8585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-8585?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-8585. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Download Manager CVE-2014-8585

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2014-11-04 cve@mitre.org

PHP WordPress Path Traversal Download Manager W3Eden

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-59 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Symlink resolution safety
Impact	CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.15%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. Directory traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fname parameter to (1) views/file_download.php or (2) file_download.php. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Download Manager plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fname parameter to (1) views/file_download.php or (2) file_download.php.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 65% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +25

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.32:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:1.5.33:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70764 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98318

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