How severe is CVE-2014-0738?

CVE-2014-0738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0738?

CVE-2014-0738 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0738?

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

When was CVE-2014-0738 published?

CVE-2014-0738 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0738

CVE-2014-0738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2014-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Phone Proxy component in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1(.3) and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and change trust relationships by injecting a Certificate Trust List (CTL) file, aka Bug ID CSCuj66770.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0738?: The Phone Proxy component in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1(.3) and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and change trust relationships by injecting a Certificate Trust List (CTL) file, aka Bug ID CSCuj66770.
How severe is CVE-2014-0738?: CVE-2014-0738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0738?: CVE-2014-0738 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0738 published?: CVE-2014-0738 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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