CVE-2014-2716
CVE-2014-2716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ekahau Real-time Location System Controller 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Ekahau Real-time Location System Controller
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Ekahau B4 staff badge tag 5.7 with firmware 1.4.52, Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Controller 6.0.5-FINAL, and Activator 3 reuses the RC4 cipher stream, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext messages via an XOR operation on two ciphertexts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2716?
- Ekahau B4 staff badge tag 5.7 with firmware 1.4.52, Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Controller 6.0.5-FINAL, and Activator 3 reuses the RC4 cipher stream, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext messages via an XOR operation on two ciphertexts.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2716?
- CVE-2014-2716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2716 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2716?
- CVE-2014-2716 primarily affects Ekahau Real-time Location System Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2716?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-2716 published?
- CVE-2014-2716 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129585/Ekahau-Real-Time-Location-System-RC4-Cipher-Stream-Reuse-Weak-Key-Derivation.html
- http://www.modzero.ch/advisories/MZ-14-01-Ekahau-RTLS.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534241/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71674
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ekahau:real-time_location_system_controller:6.0.5-final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ekahau:activator:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ekahau:b4_staff_badge_tag_firmware:1.4.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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