HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-8802
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CVE-2014-8802

CWE-264Published: January 23, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Pie Register plugin before 2.0.14 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to certain functions in pie-register.php, which allows remote attackers to (1) add a user by uploading a crafted CSV file or (2) activate a user account via a verifyit action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8802 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-2014-8802. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

genetechsolutions1 product(s)
pie register
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
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/pie-register/changelog/
ADVISORYhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/pie-register/changelog/

All References (6)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/62351
→
http://security.szurek.pl/pie-register-2013-privilege-escalation.htmlExploit
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/pie-register/changelog/Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/62351
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http://security.szurek.pl/pie-register-2013-privilege-escalation.htmlExploit
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/pie-register/changelog/Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-8802
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 23, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

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CVE-2008-1247
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CVE-2000-0844
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-8802 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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