How severe is CVE-2014-0733?

CVE-2014-0733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0733?

CVE-2014-0733 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0733 published?

CVE-2014-0733 was published on 2014-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0733

CVE-2014-0733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2014-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Enterprise License Manager (ELM) component in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) 10.0(1) and earlier does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to read ELM files via a direct request to a URL, aka Bug ID CSCum46494.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0733?: The Enterprise License Manager (ELM) component in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) 10.0(1) and earlier does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to read ELM files via a direct request to a URL, aka Bug ID CSCum46494.
How severe is CVE-2014-0733?: CVE-2014-0733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0733?: CVE-2014-0733 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0733 published?: CVE-2014-0733 was published on 2014-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:3.3\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:3.3\(5\)sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:3.3\(5\)sr2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.1\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.1\(3\)sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.1\(3\)sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.1\(3\)sr3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.1\(3\)sr4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.3sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.3sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.2.3sr2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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