How severe is CVE-2014-4668?

CVE-2014-4668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4668?

CVE-2014-4668 primarily affects Cherokee-project Cherokee. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4668?

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

When was CVE-2014-4668 published?

CVE-2014-4668 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4668

CVE-2014-4668 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cherokee-project Cherokee 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cherokee-project Cherokee
Published: 2014-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4668?: The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.
How severe is CVE-2014-4668?: CVE-2014-4668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4668?: CVE-2014-4668 primarily affects Cherokee-project Cherokee. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4668 published?: CVE-2014-4668 was published on 2014-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mageia_project:mageia:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:1.2.98:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:1.2.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:1.2.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee-project:cherokee:1.2.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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