CVE-2014-8799: Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8799?

dukapress: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8799 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8799 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-2014-8799 affect?

CVE-2014-8799 affects dukapress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_ima

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8799?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8799 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dukapress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_image.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	67.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dukapress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-28 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dukapress dukapress UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dukapress

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: WordPress Plugin DukaPress 2.5.2 - Directory Traversal
Metasploit: WordPress DukaPress Plugin File Read Vulnerability
Nuclei scan template: WordPress Plugin DukaPress 2.5.2 - Directory Traversal

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-2014-8799?

dukapress: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8799 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8799 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-2014-8799 affect?

CVE-2014-8799 affects dukapress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_ima

How urgent is CVE-2014-8799?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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