Is CVE-2014-8770 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-8770, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-8770 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-8770 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8770?

CVE-2014-8770 has a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2014-8770

CWE-94Published: November 13, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in magmi/web/magmi.php in the MAGMI (aka Magento Mass Importer) plugin 0.7.17a and earlier for Magento Community Edition (CE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file that contains a PHP file, then accessing the PHP file via a direct request to it in magmi/plugins/.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8770 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-2014-8770. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.