How severe is CVE-2014-0643?

CVE-2014-0643 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0643?

CVE-2014-0643 primarily affects Emc Rsa Netwitness. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0643?

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-2014-0643 published?

CVE-2014-0643 was published on 2014-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0643

CVE-2014-0643 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Netwitness with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Rsa Netwitness
Published: 2014-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RSA NetWitness before 9.8.5.19 and RSA Security Analytics before 10.2.4 and 10.3.x before 10.3.2, when Kerberos PAM is enabled, do not require a password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of a valid account name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0643?: EMC RSA NetWitness before 9.8.5.19 and RSA Security Analytics before 10.2.4 and 10.3.x before 10.3.2, when Kerberos PAM is enabled, do not require a password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of a valid account name.
How severe is CVE-2014-0643?: CVE-2014-0643 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0643?: CVE-2014-0643 primarily affects Emc Rsa Netwitness. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0643?: 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-2014-0643 published?: CVE-2014-0643 was published on 2014-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-05/0052.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_netwitness:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_security_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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