How severe is CVE-2014-7140?

CVE-2014-7140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7140?

CVE-2014-7140 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7140?

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-2014-7140 published?

CVE-2014-7140 was published on 2014-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7140

CVE-2014-7140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware
Published: 2014-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the management interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.x before 10.1-129.11 and 10.5 before 10.5-50.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7140?: Unspecified vulnerability in the management interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.x before 10.1-129.11 and 10.5 before 10.5-50.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-7140?: CVE-2014-7140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7140?: CVE-2014-7140 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7140?: 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-2014-7140 published?: CVE-2014-7140 was published on 2014-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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