How severe is CVE-2014-2119?

CVE-2014-2119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2119?

CVE-2014-2119 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Asyncos. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2119?

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-2014-2119 published?

CVE-2014-2119 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2119

CVE-2014-2119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ironport Asyncos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Ironport Asyncos
Published: 2014-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The End User Safelist/Blocklist (aka SLBL) service in Cisco AsyncOS Software for Email Security Appliance (ESA) before 7.6.3-023 and 8.x before 8.0.1-023 and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) before 7.9.1-110 and 8.x before 8.1.1-013 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an FTP session that uploads a modified SLBL database file, aka Bug IDs CSCug79377 and CSCug80118.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2119?: The End User Safelist/Blocklist (aka SLBL) service in Cisco AsyncOS Software for Email Security Appliance (ESA) before 7.6.3-023 and 8.x before 8.0.1-023 and Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) before 7.9.1-110 and 8.x before 8.1.1-013 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an FTP session that uploads a modified SLBL database file, aka Bug IDs CSCug79377 and CSCug80118.
How severe is CVE-2014-2119?: CVE-2014-2119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2119?: CVE-2014-2119 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Asyncos. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2119?: 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-2014-2119 published?: CVE-2014-2119 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140319-asyncos

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ironport_asyncos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ironport_asyncos:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ironport_asyncos:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ironport_asyncos:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_security_management_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:email_security_appliance_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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