How severe is CVE-2014-7285?

CVE-2014-7285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7285?

CVE-2014-7285 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7285?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-7285 published?

CVE-2014-7285 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7285

CVE-2014-7285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
Published: 2014-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting command strings into unspecified PHP scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7285?: The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting command strings into unspecified PHP scripts.
How severe is CVE-2014-7285?: CVE-2014-7285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7285?: CVE-2014-7285 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7285 published?: CVE-2014-7285 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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