How severe is CVE-2014-6549?

CVE-2014-6549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-6549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6549?

CVE-2014-6549 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6549?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-6549 published?

CVE-2014-6549 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6549

CVE-2014-6549 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2015-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u25 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6549?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u25 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.
How severe is CVE-2014-6549?: CVE-2014-6549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-6549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6549?: CVE-2014-6549 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-6549 published?: CVE-2014-6549 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update25:*:*:*:*:*:*

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