How severe is CVE-2014-6632?

CVE-2014-6632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6632?

CVE-2014-6632 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6632?

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-2014-6632 published?

CVE-2014-6632 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6632

CVE-2014-6632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2014-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.25, 3.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to authenticate and bypass intended access restrictions via vectors involving LDAP authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6632?: Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.25, 3.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to authenticate and bypass intended access restrictions via vectors involving LDAP authentication.
How severe is CVE-2014-6632?: CVE-2014-6632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6632?: CVE-2014-6632 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6632?: 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-2014-6632 published?: CVE-2014-6632 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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