How severe is CVE-2014-8017?

CVE-2014-8017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8017?

CVE-2014-8017 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8017?

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

When was CVE-2014-8017 published?

CVE-2014-8017 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8017

CVE-2014-8017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published: 2014-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The periodic-backup feature in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote attackers to discover backup-encryption passwords via a crafted request that triggers inclusion of a password in a reply, aka Bug ID CSCur41673.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8017?: The periodic-backup feature in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote attackers to discover backup-encryption passwords via a crafted request that triggers inclusion of a password in a reply, aka Bug ID CSCur41673.
How severe is CVE-2014-8017?: CVE-2014-8017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8017?: CVE-2014-8017 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8017 published?: CVE-2014-8017 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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