CVE-2014-10396: The epic theme through 2014-09-07 for WordPress allows arbitrary file downloads via the file parameter to incl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-10396?

epic: upgrade to newer than 2.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-10396 being exploited?

CVE-2014-10396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-10396 affect?

CVE-2014-10396 affects epic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The epic theme through 2014-09-07 for WordPress allows arbitrary file downloads via the file parameter to includes/download.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-10396?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-10396 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting epic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The epic theme through 2014-09-07 for WordPress allows arbitrary file downloads via the file parameter to includes/download.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: organizedthemes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-20 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

organizedthemes epic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy epic || rpm -q epic || epic --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade epic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade epic

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-10396?

epic: upgrade to newer than 2.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-10396 being exploited?

CVE-2014-10396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-10396 affect?

CVE-2014-10396 affects epic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The epic theme through 2014-09-07 for WordPress allows arbitrary file downloads via the file parameter to includes/download.php.

How urgent is CVE-2014-10396?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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