Is CVE-2014-2873 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-2873 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-2873 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-2873 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2873?

CVE-2014-2873 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2014-2873

CWE-200Published: April 15, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 does not require authentication for access to log files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive server information by using a predictable name in a request for a file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2873 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.

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