How severe is CVE-2014-5287?

CVE-2014-5287 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-2014-5287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5287?

CVE-2014-5287 affects Kemptechnologies Loadmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5287?

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-2014-5287 published?

CVE-2014-5287 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5287

CVE-2014-5287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kemptechnologies Loadmaster 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Kemptechnologies Loadmaster
Published: 2020-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Bash script injection vulnerability exists in Kemp Load Master 7.1-16 and earlier due to a failure to sanitize input in the Web User Interface (WUI).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5287?: A Bash script injection vulnerability exists in Kemp Load Master 7.1-16 and earlier due to a failure to sanitize input in the Web User Interface (WUI).
How severe is CVE-2014-5287?: CVE-2014-5287 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-2014-5287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5287?: CVE-2014-5287 affects Kemptechnologies Loadmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5287?: 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-2014-5287 published?: CVE-2014-5287 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kemptechnologies:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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