How severe is CVE-2014-4976?

CVE-2014-4976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4976 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-2014-4976?

CVE-2014-4976 affects Sonicwall Scrutinizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4976?

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

When was CVE-2014-4976 published?

CVE-2014-4976 was published on 2014-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4976

CVE-2014-4976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Scrutinizer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sonicwall Scrutinizer
Published: 2014-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SonicWall Scrutinizer 11.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to change user passwords via the user ID in the savePrefs parameter in a change password request to cgi-bin/admin.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4976?: Dell SonicWall Scrutinizer 11.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to change user passwords via the user ID in the savePrefs parameter in a change password request to cgi-bin/admin.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2014-4976?: CVE-2014-4976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4976 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-2014-4976?: CVE-2014-4976 affects Sonicwall Scrutinizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4976 published?: CVE-2014-4976 was published on 2014-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:scrutinizer:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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