How severe is CVE-2014-4008?

CVE-2014-4008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4008 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-2014-4008?

CVE-2014-4008 affects Sap Web Services Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4008?

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

When was CVE-2014-4008 published?

CVE-2014-4008 was published on 2014-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4008

CVE-2014-4008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Web Services Tool 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-255.

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-255
Affected product: Sap Web Services Tool
Published: 2014-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Web Services Tool (CA-WUI-WST) has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4008?: SAP Web Services Tool (CA-WUI-WST) has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-4008?: CVE-2014-4008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4008 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-2014-4008?: CVE-2014-4008 affects Sap Web Services Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4008 published?: CVE-2014-4008 was published on 2014-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:web_services_tool:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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