How severe is CVE-2014-5280?

CVE-2014-5280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5280?

CVE-2014-5280 affects Boot2docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5280?

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-2014-5280 published?

CVE-2014-5280 was published on 2018-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5280

CVE-2014-5280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boot2docker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Boot2docker
Published: 2018-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging Docker daemons enabling TCP connections without TLS authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5280?: boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging Docker daemons enabling TCP connections without TLS authentication.
How severe is CVE-2014-5280?: CVE-2014-5280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5280?: CVE-2014-5280 affects Boot2docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5280?: 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-2014-5280 published?: CVE-2014-5280 was published on 2018-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/docker-announce/aQoVmQlcE0A/smPuBNYf8VwJ

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:boot2docker:boot2docker:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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