Is CVE-2014-8775 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-8775, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-8775 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-8775 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8775?

CVE-2014-8775 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-8775

CWE-200Published: December 3, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

MODX Revolution 2.x before 2.2.15 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for the session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8775 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-2014-8775. 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.