How severe is CVE-2014-5160?

CVE-2014-5160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5160?

CVE-2014-5160 primarily affects Hp Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5160?

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

When was CVE-2014-5160 published?

CVE-2014-5160 was published on 2014-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5160

CVE-2014-5160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Data Protector
Published: 2014-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in crs.exe in the Cell Request Service in HP Data Protector allow remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an opcode-1091 request, or create or delete arbitrary files via an opcode-305 request. NOTE: the vendor reportedly asserts that this behavior is "by design.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5160?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in crs.exe in the Cell Request Service in HP Data Protector allow remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an opcode-1091 request, or create or delete arbitrary files via an opcode-305 request. NOTE: the vendor reportedly asserts that this behavior is "by design.
How severe is CVE-2014-5160?: CVE-2014-5160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5160?: CVE-2014-5160 primarily affects Hp Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5160 published?: CVE-2014-5160 was published on 2014-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector:6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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