CVE-2014-2956
CVE-2014-2956 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avg Safeguard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Avg Safeguard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2956?
- ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2956?
- CVE-2014-2956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2956?
- CVE-2014-2956 primarily affects Avg Safeguard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2956?
- 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-2014-2956 published?
- CVE-2014-2956 was published on 2014-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:avg:safeguard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avg:secure_search_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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