CVE-2014-7246
CVE-2014-7246 is a low-severity vulnerability in Forgerock Openam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Forgerock Openam
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Core Server in OpenAM 9.5.3 through 9.5.5, 10.0.0 through 10.0.2, 10.1.0-Xpress, and 11.0.0 through 11.0.2, when deployed on a multi-server network, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted cookie in a request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7246?
- The Core Server in OpenAM 9.5.3 through 9.5.5, 10.0.0 through 10.0.2, 10.1.0-Xpress, and 11.0.0 through 11.0.2, when deployed on a multi-server network, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted cookie in a request.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7246?
- CVE-2014-7246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7246?
- CVE-2014-7246 primarily affects Forgerock Openam. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7246?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-7246 published?
- CVE-2014-7246 was published on 2014-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65559247/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000129
- http://sources.forgerock.org/changelog/openam/?cs=11248
- https://forgerock.org/2014/11/openam-security-advisory-201404/
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:9.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:9.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:9.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:10.1.0:*:*:*:xpress:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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