How severe is CVE-2014-2179?

CVE-2014-2179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2179?

CVE-2014-2179 primarily affects Cisco Rv180 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2179?

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

When was CVE-2014-2179 published?

CVE-2014-2179 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2179

CVE-2014-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv180 Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Rv180 Firmware
Published: 2014-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuh86998.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2179?: The Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuh86998.
How severe is CVE-2014-2179?: CVE-2014-2179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2179?: CVE-2014-2179 primarily affects Cisco Rv180 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2179 published?: CVE-2014-2179 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:h:cisco:rv180w:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv120w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv220w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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