How severe is CVE-2014-3285?

CVE-2014-3285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3285 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-2014-3285?

CVE-2014-3285 primarily affects Cisco Wide Area Application Services. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3285?

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

When was CVE-2014-3285 published?

CVE-2014-3285 was published on 2014-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3285

CVE-2014-3285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wide Area Application Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Wide Area Application Services
Published: 2014-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) 5.3(.5a) and earlier, when SharePoint acceleration is enabled, does not properly parse SharePoint responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application-optimization handler reload) via a crafted SharePoint application, aka Bug ID CSCue47674.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3285?: Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) 5.3(.5a) and earlier, when SharePoint acceleration is enabled, does not properly parse SharePoint responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application-optimization handler reload) via a crafted SharePoint application, aka Bug ID CSCue47674.
How severe is CVE-2014-3285?: CVE-2014-3285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3285 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-2014-3285?: CVE-2014-3285 primarily affects Cisco Wide Area Application Services. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3285 published?: CVE-2014-3285 was published on 2014-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1c\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1d\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.1\(.1f\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.2\(.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.3\(.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.3\(.3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wide_area_application_services:5.3\(.5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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