How severe is CVE-2014-0679?

CVE-2014-0679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-0679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0679?

CVE-2014-0679 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0679?

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

When was CVE-2014-0679 published?

CVE-2014-0679 was published on 2014-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0679

CVE-2014-0679 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Infrastructure with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Published: 2014-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 and 1.3 before 1.3.0.20-2, 1.4 before 1.4.0.45-2, and 2.0 before 2.0.0.0.294-2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via an unspecified URL, aka Bug ID CSCum71308.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0679?: Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 and 1.3 before 1.3.0.20-2, 1.4 before 1.4.0.45-2, and 2.0 before 2.0.0.0.294-2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via an unspecified URL, aka Bug ID CSCum71308.
How severe is CVE-2014-0679?: CVE-2014-0679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0679?: CVE-2014-0679 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0679 published?: CVE-2014-0679 was published on 2014-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140226-pi

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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