How severe is CVE-2014-5300?

CVE-2014-5300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5300?

CVE-2014-5300 primarily affects Adaptivecomputing Moab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5300?

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

When was CVE-2014-5300 published?

CVE-2014-5300 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5300

CVE-2014-5300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adaptivecomputing Moab with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Adaptivecomputing Moab
Published: 2014-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5300?: Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.
How severe is CVE-2014-5300?: CVE-2014-5300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5300?: CVE-2014-5300 primarily affects Adaptivecomputing Moab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5300 published?: CVE-2014-5300 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adaptivecomputing:moab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adaptivecomputing:moab:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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