How severe is CVE-2014-4700?

CVE-2014-4700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4700 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-2014-4700?

CVE-2014-4700 primarily affects Citrix Xendesktop. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4700?

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

When was CVE-2014-4700 published?

CVE-2014-4700 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4700

CVE-2014-4700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xendesktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Citrix Xendesktop
Published: 2014-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4700?: Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-4700?: CVE-2014-4700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4700 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-2014-4700?: CVE-2014-4700 primarily affects Citrix Xendesktop. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4700 published?: CVE-2014-4700 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:4.0:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:4.0:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:5.6:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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