CVE-2014-9702: system/classes/DbPDO.php in Cmfive through 2015-03-15, when database connectivity malfunctions, allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9702?

cmfive: upgrade to newer than 2015-03-15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9702 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9702 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-2014-9702 affect?

CVE-2014-9702 affects cmfive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). system/classes/DbPDO.php in Cmfive through 2015-03-15, when database connectivity malfunctions, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (username and password) via any request, such as a password reset request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9702?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-9702 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cmfive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

system/classes/DbPDO.php in Cmfive through 2015-03-15, when database connectivity malfunctions, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (username and password) via any request, such as a password reset request.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2020-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 2pisoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-01 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

2pisoftware cmfive UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2015-03-15

Fixed in: newer than 2015-03-15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2015-03-15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cmfive

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-2014-9702?

cmfive: upgrade to newer than 2015-03-15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9702 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9702 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-2014-9702 affect?

CVE-2014-9702 affects cmfive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). system/classes/DbPDO.php in Cmfive through 2015-03-15, when database connectivity malfunctions, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (username and password) via any request, such as a password reset request.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9702?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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