How severe is CVE-2014-2128?

CVE-2014-2128 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2128 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-2014-2128?

CVE-2014-2128 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2128?

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

When was CVE-2014-2128 published?

CVE-2014-2128 was published on 2014-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2128

CVE-2014-2128 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software 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 Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2014-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SSL VPN implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 before 8.2(5.47, 8.3 before 8.3(2.40), 8.4 before 8.4(7.3), 8.6 before 8.6(1.13), 9.0 before 9.0(3.8), and 9.1 before 9.1(3.2) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) a crafted cookie value within modified HTTP POST data or (2) a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCua85555.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2128?: The SSL VPN implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 before 8.2(5.47, 8.3 before 8.3(2.40), 8.4 before 8.4(7.3), 8.6 before 8.6(1.13), 9.0 before 9.0(3.8), and 9.1 before 9.1(3.2) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) a crafted cookie value within modified HTTP POST data or (2) a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCua85555.
How severe is CVE-2014-2128?: CVE-2014-2128 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2128 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-2014-2128?: CVE-2014-2128 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2128?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2128 published?: CVE-2014-2128 was published on 2014-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140409-asa

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.3\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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