CVE-2014-3848: The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3848?

imember360: upgrade to newer than 3.9.000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3848 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3848 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-2014-3848 affect?

CVE-2014-3848 affects imember360. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the i4w_dbinfo parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-3848?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-3848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting imember360. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the i4w_dbinfo parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	9.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imember360

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-23 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imember360 imember360 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.9.000

Fixed in: newer than 3.9.000

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imember360 || rpm -q imember360 || imember360 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.9.000 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imember360

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imember360

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin iMember360 3.8.012 < 3.9.001 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-3848?

imember360: upgrade to newer than 3.9.000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3848 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3848 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-2014-3848 affect?

CVE-2014-3848 affects imember360. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The iMember360 plugin before 3.9.001 for WordPress does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain database credentials via the i4w_dbinfo parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3848?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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