How severe is CVE-2014-3402?

CVE-2014-3402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3402?

CVE-2014-3402 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3402?

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

When was CVE-2014-3402 published?

CVE-2014-3402 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3402

CVE-2014-3402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2014-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The authentication-manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7.0(8)E4 and earlier in Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) does not properly manage user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (temporary MainApp hang) via a crafted connection request to the management interface, aka Bug ID CSCuq39550.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3402?: The authentication-manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7.0(8)E4 and earlier in Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) does not properly manage user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (temporary MainApp hang) via a crafted connection request to the management interface, aka Bug ID CSCuq39550.
How severe is CVE-2014-3402?: CVE-2014-3402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3402?: CVE-2014-3402 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3402 published?: CVE-2014-3402 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(1\)e3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(2\)e3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(2\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(3\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(4\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(5a\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(6\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:7.0\(7\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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