HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-8706
MEDIUM

CVE-2014-8706

CWE-200Published: March 17, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Pluck CMS 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by (1) changing "PHPSESSID" to an array; (2) adding non-alphanumeric chars to "PHPSESSID"; (3) changing the image parameter to an array; or (4) changing the image parameter to a string, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8706 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

pluck-cms1 product(s)
pluck
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-8706
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 17, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-8706 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.