CVE-2014-4868
CVE-2014-4868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Brocade Vyatta 5400 Vrouter Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Brocade Vyatta 5400 Vrouter Software
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Description
The management console on the Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter 6.4R(x), 6.6R(x), and 6.7R1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Linux commands via shell metacharacters in a console command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4868?
- The management console on the Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter 6.4R(x), 6.6R(x), and 6.7R1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Linux commands via shell metacharacters in a console command.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4868?
- CVE-2014-4868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4868?
- CVE-2014-4868 primarily affects Brocade Vyatta 5400 Vrouter Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-4868?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-4868 published?
- CVE-2014-4868 was published on 2014-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:brocade:vyatta_5400_vrouter_software:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:brocade:vyatta_5400_vrouter_software:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:brocade:vyatta_5400_vrouter_software:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:brocade:vyatta_5400_vrouter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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