How severe is CVE-2014-7828?

CVE-2014-7828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-7828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7828?

CVE-2014-7828 primarily affects Freeipa. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7828?

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

When was CVE-2014-7828 published?

CVE-2014-7828 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7828

CVE-2014-7828 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freeipa 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Freeipa
Published: 2014-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FreeIPA 4.0.x before 4.0.5 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1, when 2FA is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement of the two-factor authentication leveraging an enabled OTP token, which triggers an anonymous bind.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7828?: FreeIPA 4.0.x before 4.0.5 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1, when 2FA is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement of the two-factor authentication leveraging an enabled OTP token, which triggers an anonymous bind.
How severe is CVE-2014-7828?: CVE-2014-7828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-7828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7828?: CVE-2014-7828 primarily affects Freeipa. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7828 published?: CVE-2014-7828 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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