How severe is CVE-2014-5445?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-5445 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-5445?

Affected package information for CVE-2014-5445 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5445?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2014-5445 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2014-5445 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-5445 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Is CVE-2014-5445 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 7 known exploit references for CVE-2014-5445, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 6 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-5445?

CVE-2014-5445 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 98.0%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5445?

CVE-2014-5445 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2014-5445 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-5445 was published on December 4, 2014 and was last updated on August 6, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2014-5445 — Rapid7

Fix: rapid7/metasploit-framework#4282

CVE-2014-5445 is a Path Traversal vulnerability. 7 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allow remote attackers or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary…

Published

Dec 4, 2014

Updated

Aug 6, 2024

Affected

2 products

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

7 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 20, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

98.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs100th percentile — riskier than 100% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in ZOHO ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer 8.6 through 10.2 and IT360 10.3 allow remote attackers or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the schFilePath parameter to the (1) CSVServlet or (2) CReportPDFServlet servlet.

Affected Products

2 products · 2 configurations

Application

manageengine it360zohocorp

1 version

10.3.0

Application

manageengine netflow analyzerzohocorp

≥ 8.6 && ≤ 10.2

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-43895webappsmultiple

ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer / IT360 - Arbitrary File Download

by Pedro Ribeiro · Dec 3, 2014

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2014-5445 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

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