How severe is CVE-2014-2535?

CVE-2014-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2535?

CVE-2014-2535 affects Mcafee Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2535?

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

When was CVE-2014-2535 published?

CVE-2014-2535 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2535

CVE-2014-2535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mcafee Web Gateway
Published: 2014-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.4.x before 7.4.1, 7.3.x before 7.3.2.6, and 7.2.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted request to the web filtering port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2535?: Directory traversal vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.4.x before 7.4.1, 7.3.x before 7.3.2.6, and 7.2.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted request to the web filtering port.
How severe is CVE-2014-2535?: CVE-2014-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2535?: CVE-2014-2535 affects Mcafee Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2535 published?: CVE-2014-2535 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:web_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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