CVE-2014-2936: The directory manager in Caldera 9.20 allows remote attackers to conduct variable-injection attacks in the glo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2936 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting caldera. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The directory manager in Caldera 9.20 allows remote attackers to conduct variable-injection attacks in the global scope via (1) the maindir_hotfolder parameter to dirmng/index.php, or an unspecified parameter to (2) PPD/index.php, (3) dirmng/docmd.php, or (4) dirmng/param.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: caldera

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-08 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

caldera caldera DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.20

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison caldera sudo apt install caldera=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.20> sudo apt-mark hold caldera

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list caldera sudo dnf downgrade caldera-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.20> sudo dnf versionlock add caldera

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2936?

caldera: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2936 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2936 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-2014-2936 affect?

CVE-2014-2936 affects caldera. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The directory manager in Caldera 9.20 allows remote attackers to conduct variable-injection attacks in the global scope via (1) the maindir_hotfolder parameter to dirmng/index.php, or an unspecified parameter to (2) PPD/index.php, (3) dirmn

How urgent is CVE-2014-2936?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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