How severe is CVE-2014-6607?

CVE-2014-6607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6607?

CVE-2014-6607 affects Mmonit M/monit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6607?

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-2014-6607 published?

CVE-2014-6607 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6607

CVE-2014-6607 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mmonit M/monit 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Mmonit M/monit
Published: 2014-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

M/Monit 3.3.2 and earlier does not verify the original password before changing passwords, which allows remote attackers to change the password of other users and gain privileges via the fullname and password parameters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6409.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6607?: M/Monit 3.3.2 and earlier does not verify the original password before changing passwords, which allows remote attackers to change the password of other users and gain privileges via the fullname and password parameters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6409.
How severe is CVE-2014-6607?: CVE-2014-6607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6607?: CVE-2014-6607 affects Mmonit M/monit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6607?: 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-2014-6607 published?: CVE-2014-6607 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mmonit:m\/monit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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