CVE-2014-8731: PHPMemcachedAdmin 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8731?

phpmemcachedadmin: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8731 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8731 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-2014-8731 affect?

CVE-2014-8731 affects phpmemcachedadmin. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PHPMemcachedAdmin 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related "serialized data and the last part of the concatenated filename," which creates a file in webroot.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8731?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-8731 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting phpmemcachedadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHPMemcachedAdmin 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related "serialized data and the last part of the concatenated filename," which creates a file in webroot.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	11.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2017-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmemcachedadmin project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-23 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmemcachedadmin project phpmemcachedadmin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmemcachedadmin

Note

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

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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-2014-8731?

phpmemcachedadmin: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8731 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8731 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-2014-8731 affect?

CVE-2014-8731 affects phpmemcachedadmin. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). PHPMemcachedAdmin 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related "serialized data and the last part of the concatenated filename," which creates a file in webroot.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8731?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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