How severe is CVE-2014-5504?

CVE-2014-5504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5504?

CVE-2014-5504 primarily affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5504?

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-2014-5504 published?

CVE-2014-5504 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5504

CVE-2014-5504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Log And Event Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Solarwinds Log And Event Manager
Published: 2014-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Log and Event Manager before 6.0 uses "static" credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the database and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to HyperSQL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5504?: SolarWinds Log and Event Manager before 6.0 uses "static" credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to the database and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to HyperSQL.
How severe is CVE-2014-5504?: CVE-2014-5504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5504?: CVE-2014-5504 primarily affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5504?: 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-2014-5504 published?: CVE-2014-5504 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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