How severe is CVE-2014-2321?

CVE-2014-2321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2321?

CVE-2014-2321 primarily affects Zte F460. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2321?

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-2014-2321 published?

CVE-2014-2321 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2321

CVE-2014-2321 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zte F460 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 59% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zte F460
Published: 2014-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

web_shell_cmd.gch on ZTE F460 and F660 cable modems allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sendcmd requests, as demonstrated by using "set TelnetCfg" commands to enable a TELNET service with specified credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2321?: web_shell_cmd.gch on ZTE F460 and F660 cable modems allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sendcmd requests, as demonstrated by using "set TelnetCfg" commands to enable a TELNET service with specified credentials.
How severe is CVE-2014-2321?: CVE-2014-2321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2321?: CVE-2014-2321 primarily affects Zte F460. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2321?: 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-2014-2321 published?: CVE-2014-2321 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:zte:f460:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zte:f660:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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