CVE-2014-3855: Directory traversal vulnerability in download.py in Pyplate 0.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3855 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pyplate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in download.py in Pyplate 0.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyplate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-07 11:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyplate pyplate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.08

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pyplate sudo apt install pyplate=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo apt-mark hold pyplate

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

dnf --showduplicates list pyplate sudo dnf downgrade pyplate-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo dnf versionlock add pyplate

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-2014-3855?

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

Is CVE-2014-3855 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3855 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-2014-3855 affect?

CVE-2014-3855 affects pyplate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in download.py in Pyplate 0.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3855?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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