How severe is CVE-2014-8770?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-8770 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-8770?

CVE-2014-8770 affects the following packages: dweeves/magmi (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8770?

The records we use list no patched version of dweeves/magmi for CVE-2014-8770. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2014-8770 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dweeves/magmi, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-8770 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2014-8770 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2014-8770, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 1 in-the-wild exploitation 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-2014-8770?

CVE-2014-8770 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 6.5%, placing it in the 94th 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. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8770?

CVE-2014-8770 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). 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-2014-8770 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-8770 was published on May 14, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2014-8770 — magmi

CVE-2014-8770 is a Code Injection vulnerability in dweeves/magmi. 2 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

MAGMI plugin for Magento Unsafe File Upload

Published

May 14, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

2 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 2, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

6.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs94th percentile — riskier than 94% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

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

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘dweeves/magmi

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in magmi/web/magmi.php in the MAGMI (aka Magento Mass Importer) plugin 0.7.17a and earlier for Magento Community Edition (CE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file that contains a PHP file, then accessing the PHP file via a direct request to it in magmi/plugins/.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`dweeves/magmi`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

magmimagmi_project

≤ 0.7.17a

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-35052webappsphp

Magento Server MAGMI Plugin 0.7.17a - Remote File Inclusion

by Parvinder Bhasin · Oct 25, 2014

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dweeves/magmi, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of dweeves/magmi for CVE-2014-8770. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in `magmi/web/magmi.php` in the MAGMI (aka Magento Mass Importer) plugin 0.7.17a and earlier for Magento Community Edition (CE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file that contains a PHP file, then accessing the PHP file via a direct request to it in `magmi/plugins/`.

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