CVE-2014-5083: A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider before 1.3.6 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5083?

sphider: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5083 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5083 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-2014-5083 affect?

CVE-2014-5083 affects sphider. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider before 1.3.6 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to conf.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5083 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphide

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5083?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2014-5083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sphider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider before 1.3.6 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to conf.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5083 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphider.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.8% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2020-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sphider

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sphider sphider UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.6

Fixed in: 1.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sphider

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: Sphider Search Engine - 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-2014-5083?

sphider: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5083 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5083 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-2014-5083 affect?

CVE-2014-5083 affects sphider. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider before 1.3.6 due to insufficient sanitization of fwrite to conf.php, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code. CVE-2014-5083 pertains to instances of fwrite in Sphide

How urgent is CVE-2014-5083?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-5087 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A vulnerability exists in Sphider Search Engine prior to 1.3.6 due to exec calls in admin/spiderfuncs.php, whi
CVE-2014-5086 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A Command Execution vulnerability exists in Sphider Pro, and Sphider Plus 3.2 due to insufficient sanitization
CVE-2014-5081 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE sphider prior to 1.3.6, sphider-pro prior to 3.2, and sphider-plus prior to 3.2 allow authentication bypass

References

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