How severe is CVE-2014-0486?

CVE-2014-0486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-0486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0486?

CVE-2014-0486 affects Nic Knot Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0486?

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-2014-0486 published?

CVE-2014-0486 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0486

CVE-2014-0486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nic Knot Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nic Knot Cms
Published: 2018-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Knot DNS before 1.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted DNS message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0486?: Knot DNS before 1.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted DNS message.
How severe is CVE-2014-0486?: CVE-2014-0486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-0486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0486?: CVE-2014-0486 affects Nic Knot Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0486?: 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-2014-0486 published?: CVE-2014-0486 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nic:knot_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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