HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-1222
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CVE-2014-1222

CWE-22Published: August 12, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in kcfinder/browse.php in Vtiger CRM before 6.0.0 Security patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a download action. NOTE: it is likely that this issue is actually in the KCFinder third-party component, and it affects additional products besides Vtiger CRM.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-1222 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-1222. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

vtiger1 product(s)
vtiger crm
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/vtigercrm/files/vtiger%20CRM%206.0.0/Add-ons/vtigercrm-600-security-patch1.zip/download
PATCHhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/vtigercrm/files/vtiger%20CRM%206.0.0/Add-ons/vtigercrm-600-security-patch1.zip/download

All References (6)

→
http://sourceforge.net/projects/vtigercrm/files/vtiger%20CRM%206.0.0/Add-ons/vtigercrm-600-security-patch1.zip/downloadPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531423/100/0/threaded
→
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-1222/Exploit
→
http://sourceforge.net/projects/vtigercrm/files/vtiger%20CRM%206.0.0/Add-ons/vtigercrm-600-security-patch1.zip/downloadPatch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531423/100/0/threaded
→
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-1222/Exploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-1222
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-1222 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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