How severe is CVE-2014-5506?

CVE-2014-5506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5506?

CVE-2014-5506 affects Sap Crystal Reports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5506?

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

When was CVE-2014-5506 published?

CVE-2014-5506 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5506

CVE-2014-5506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Crystal Reports with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Crystal Reports
Published: 2014-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted connection string record in an RPT file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5506?: Double free vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted connection string record in an RPT file.
How severe is CVE-2014-5506?: CVE-2014-5506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5506?: CVE-2014-5506 affects Sap Crystal Reports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5506 published?: CVE-2014-5506 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:crystal_reports:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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