How severe is CVE-2014-0984?

CVE-2014-0984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0984?

CVE-2014-0984 primarily affects Sap Router. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0984?

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

When was CVE-2014-0984 published?

CVE-2014-0984 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0984

CVE-2014-0984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Router 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sap Router
Published: 2014-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The passwordCheck function in SAP Router 721 patch 117, 720 patch 411, 710 patch 029, and earlier terminates validation of a Route Permission Table entry password upon encountering the first incorrect character, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect password guesses, aka a timing side-channel attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0984?: The passwordCheck function in SAP Router 721 patch 117, 720 patch 411, 710 patch 029, and earlier terminates validation of a Route Permission Table entry password upon encountering the first incorrect character, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect password guesses, aka a timing side-channel attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-0984?: CVE-2014-0984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0984?: CVE-2014-0984 primarily affects Sap Router. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0984 published?: CVE-2014-0984 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:router:710:029:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:router:720:411:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:router:721:117:*:*:*:*:*:*

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