How severe is CVE-2014-2195?

CVE-2014-2195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2195?

CVE-2014-2195 primarily affects Cisco Asyncos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2195?

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

When was CVE-2014-2195 published?

CVE-2014-2195 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2195

CVE-2014-2195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asyncos 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Asyncos
Published: 2014-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices, when Active Directory is enabled, does not properly handle group names, which allows remote attackers to gain role privileges by leveraging group-name similarity, aka Bug ID CSCum86085.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2195?: Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices, when Active Directory is enabled, does not properly handle group names, which allows remote attackers to gain role privileges by leveraging group-name similarity, aka Bug ID CSCum86085.
How severe is CVE-2014-2195?: CVE-2014-2195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2195?: CVE-2014-2195 primarily affects Cisco Asyncos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2195 published?: CVE-2014-2195 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asyncos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_security_management_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:email_security_appliance_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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