How severe is CVE-2014-5214?

CVE-2014-5214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5214?

CVE-2014-5214 primarily affects Microfocus Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5214?

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

When was CVE-2014-5214 published?

CVE-2014-5214 was published on 2014-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5214

CVE-2014-5214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Access Manager
Published: 2014-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

nps/servlet/webacc in iManager in the Administration Console server in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) 4.x before 4.0.1 HF3 allows remote authenticated novlwww users to read arbitrary files via a query parameter containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5214?: nps/servlet/webacc in iManager in the Administration Console server in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) 4.x before 4.0.1 HF3 allows remote authenticated novlwww users to read arbitrary files via a query parameter containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-5214?: CVE-2014-5214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5214?: CVE-2014-5214 primarily affects Microfocus Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5214 published?: CVE-2014-5214 was published on 2014-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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