How severe is CVE-2014-2198?

CVE-2014-2198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2198?

CVE-2014-2198 primarily affects Cisco Unified Cdm Platform Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2198 published?

CVE-2014-2198 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2198

CVE-2014-2198 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Cdm Platform Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Cdm Platform Software
Published: 2014-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) in Unified CDM Platform Software before 4.4.2 has a hardcoded SSH private key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the support and root accounts by extracting this key from a binary file found in a different installation of the product, aka Bug ID CSCud41130.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2198?: Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) in Unified CDM Platform Software before 4.4.2 has a hardcoded SSH private key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the support and root accounts by extracting this key from a binary file found in a different installation of the product, aka Bug ID CSCud41130.
How severe is CVE-2014-2198?: CVE-2014-2198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2198?: CVE-2014-2198 primarily affects Cisco Unified Cdm Platform Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2198 published?: CVE-2014-2198 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_cdm_platform_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_domain_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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