How severe is CVE-2014-7288?

CVE-2014-7288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-7288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7288?

CVE-2014-7288 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7288?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-7288 published?

CVE-2014-7288 was published on 2015-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7288

CVE-2014-7288 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Management Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Management Server
Published: 2015-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server before 3.3.2 MP7 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted command line in a database-backup restore action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7288?: Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server before 3.3.2 MP7 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted command line in a database-backup restore action.
How severe is CVE-2014-7288?: CVE-2014-7288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-7288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7288?: CVE-2014-7288 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7288?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-7288 published?: CVE-2014-7288 was published on 2015-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:*:mp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_universal_server:*:mp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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