How severe is CVE-2014-4980?

CVE-2014-4980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4980?

CVE-2014-4980 primarily affects Tenable Nessus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4980?

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

When was CVE-2014-4980 published?

CVE-2014-4980 was published on 2014-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4980

CVE-2014-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Nessus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Tenable Nessus
Published: 2014-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4980?: The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-4980?: CVE-2014-4980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4980?: CVE-2014-4980 primarily affects Tenable Nessus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4980 published?: CVE-2014-4980 was published on 2014-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tenable:web_ui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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