How severe is CVE-2014-4623?

CVE-2014-4623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4623?

CVE-2014-4623 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4623?

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

When was CVE-2014-4623 published?

CVE-2014-4623 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4623

CVE-2014-4623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Emc Avamar
Published: 2014-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Avamar 6.0.x, 6.1.x, and 7.0.x in Avamar Data Store (ADS) GEN4(S) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE), when Password Hardening before 2.0.0.4 is enabled, uses UNIX DES crypt for password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4623?: EMC Avamar 6.0.x, 6.1.x, and 7.0.x in Avamar Data Store (ADS) GEN4(S) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE), when Password Hardening before 2.0.0.4 is enabled, uses UNIX DES crypt for password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-4623?: CVE-2014-4623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4623?: CVE-2014-4623 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4623 published?: CVE-2014-4623 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.1.101-87:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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