CVE-2014-3686

CVE-2014-3686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W1.fi Hostapd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

wpa_supplicant and hostapd 0.7.2 through 2.2, when running with certain configurations and using wpa_cli or hostapd_cli with action scripts, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted frame.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3686?
wpa_supplicant and hostapd 0.7.2 through 2.2, when running with certain configurations and using wpa_cli or hostapd_cli with action scripts, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted frame.
How severe is CVE-2014-3686?
CVE-2014-3686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3686 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3686?
CVE-2014-3686 primarily affects W1.fi Hostapd. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3686?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3686 published?
CVE-2014-3686 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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