How severe is CVE-2014-0097?

CVE-2014-0097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2014-0097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0097?

CVE-2014-0097 primarily affects Vmware Spring Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0097 published?

CVE-2014-0097 was published on 2017-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0097

CVE-2014-0097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Spring Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Vmware Spring Security
Published: 2017-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ActiveDirectoryLdapAuthenticator in Spring Security 3.2.0 to 3.2.1 and 3.1.0 to 3.1.5 does not check the password length. If the directory allows anonymous binds then it may incorrectly authenticate a user who supplies an empty password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0097?: The ActiveDirectoryLdapAuthenticator in Spring Security 3.2.0 to 3.2.1 and 3.1.0 to 3.1.5 does not check the password length. If the directory allows anonymous binds then it may incorrectly authenticate a user who supplies an empty password.
How severe is CVE-2014-0097?: CVE-2014-0097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2014-0097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0097?: CVE-2014-0097 primarily affects Vmware Spring Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0097 published?: CVE-2014-0097 was published on 2017-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_security:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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