CVE-2014-5073
CVE-2014-5073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmturbo Operations Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vmturbo Operations Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5073?
- vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5073?
- CVE-2014-5073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5073?
- CVE-2014-5073 primarily affects Vmturbo Operations Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-5073 published?
- CVE-2014-5073 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://disse.cting.org/2014/07/30/vmturbo-operation-manager-remote-command-execution/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127864/VMTurbo-Operations-Manager-4.6-vmtadmin.cgi-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58880
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2014-8/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34335
- http://www.osvdb.org/109572
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69225
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95319
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmturbo:operations_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmturbo:operations_manager:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmturbo:operations_manager:4.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmturbo:operations_manager:4.5:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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