Is CVE-2014-1843 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-1843, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-1843 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-1843 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-1843?

CVE-2014-1843 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-1843

CWE-22Published: April 29, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Titan FTP Server before 10.40 build 1829 allows remote attackers to obtain the property information of an arbitrary home folder via a Properties action with a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-1843 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-2014-1843. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.