How severe is CVE-2014-2959?

CVE-2014-2959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2959?

CVE-2014-2959 primarily affects Dell Powervault Ml6000 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2959?

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-2014-2959 published?

CVE-2014-2959 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2959

CVE-2014-2959 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Powervault Ml6000 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powervault Ml6000 Firmware
Published: 2014-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a pathname parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2959?: logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a pathname parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-2959?: CVE-2014-2959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2959?: CVE-2014-2959 primarily affects Dell Powervault Ml6000 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2959?: 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-2014-2959 published?: CVE-2014-2959 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:powervault_ml6000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6000:32u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6000:41u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:5u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:14u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:23u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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