How severe is CVE-2014-5159?

CVE-2014-5159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5159?

CVE-2014-5159 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5159?

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-2014-5159 published?

CVE-2014-5159 was published on 2014-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5159

CVE-2014-5159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management
Published: 2014-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the ossim-framework service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ws_data parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5159?: SQL injection vulnerability in the ossim-framework service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ws_data parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-5159?: CVE-2014-5159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5159?: CVE-2014-5159 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5159?: 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-2014-5159 published?: CVE-2014-5159 was published on 2014-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:2.1.5-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:3.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:3.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:3.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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