CVE-2014-5115: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in DirPHP 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5115 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dirphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in DirPHP 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the phpfile parameter to index.php.

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	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dirphp project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-29 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dirphp project dirphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dirphp sudo apt install dirphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold dirphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list dirphp sudo dnf downgrade dirphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dirphp

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: DirPHP 1.0 - Local File Inclusion

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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-2014-5115?

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

Is CVE-2014-5115 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5115 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-2014-5115 affect?

CVE-2014-5115 affects dirphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in DirPHP 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the phpfile parameter to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5115?

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

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