How severe is CVE-2014-4632?

CVE-2014-4632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4632?

CVE-2014-4632 primarily affects Vmware Vsphere Data Protection. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4632?

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

When was CVE-2014-4632 published?

CVE-2014-4632 was published on 2015-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4632

CVE-2014-4632 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vsphere Data Protection 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Vmware Vsphere Data Protection
Published: 2015-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.1, 5.5 before 5.5.9, and 5.8 before 5.8.1 and the proxy client in EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) 6.x and 7.0.x do not properly verify X.509 certificates from vCenter Server SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, and bypass intended backup and restore access restrictions, via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4632?: VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.1, 5.5 before 5.5.9, and 5.8 before 5.8.1 and the proxy client in EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) 6.x and 7.0.x do not properly verify X.509 certificates from vCenter Server SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, and bypass intended backup and restore access restrictions, via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-4632?: CVE-2014-4632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4632?: CVE-2014-4632 primarily affects Vmware Vsphere Data Protection. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4632?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4632 published?: CVE-2014-4632 was published on 2015-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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