How severe is CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4509?

CVE-2014-4509 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4509?

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

When was CVE-2014-4509 published?

CVE-2014-4509 was published on 2014-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4509

CVE-2014-4509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2014-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4509?: The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2014-4509?: CVE-2014-4509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4509?: CVE-2014-4509 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4509 published?: CVE-2014-4509 was published on 2014-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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