HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-2383
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CVE-2014-2383

CWE-200Published: April 28, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

dompdf.php in dompdf before 0.6.1, when DOMPDF_ENABLE_PHP is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to bypass chroot protections and read arbitrary files via a PHP protocol and wrappers in the input_file parameter, as demonstrated by a php://filter/read=convert.base64-encode/resource in the input_file parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2383 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-2014-2383. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

dompdf1 product(s)
dompdf
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

PATCHhttps://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/23a693993299e669306929e3d49a4a1f7b3fb028
PATCHhttps://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/23a693993299e669306929e3d49a4a1f7b3fb028
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/258
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531912/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/258
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531912/100/0/threaded

All References (10)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/258Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531912/100/0/threadedBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://explore.avertium.com/resource/lfi-rfi-escalation-to-rce
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https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/23a693993299e669306929e3d49a4a1f7b3fb028Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2383/Broken Link
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/258Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531912/100/0/threadedBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://explore.avertium.com/resource/lfi-rfi-escalation-to-rce
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https://github.com/dompdf/dompdf/commit/23a693993299e669306929e3d49a4a1f7b3fb028Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-2383/Broken Link

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-2383
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 28, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-2383 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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