CVE-2014-3975: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in filemanager.php in AuraCMS 3.0 allows remote attackers to list a dire

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3975 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting auracms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in filemanager.php in AuraCMS 3.0 allows remote attackers to list a directory via a full pathname in the viewdir parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: auracms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

auracms auracms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison auracms sudo apt install auracms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold auracms

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

dnf --showduplicates list auracms sudo dnf downgrade auracms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add auracms

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.

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: AuraCMS 3.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2014-3975?

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

Is CVE-2014-3975 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3975 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-2014-3975 affect?

CVE-2014-3975 affects auracms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in filemanager.php in AuraCMS 3.0 allows remote attackers to list a directory via a full pathname in the viewdir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3975?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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