How severe is CVE-2014-8027?

CVE-2014-8027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8027?

CVE-2014-8027 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8027?

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

When was CVE-2014-8027 published?

CVE-2014-8027 was published on 2015-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8027

CVE-2014-8027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Secure Access Control System
Published: 2015-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RBAC component in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) allows remote authenticated users to obtain Network Device Administrator privileges for Create, Delete, Read, and Update operations via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuq79034.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8027?: The RBAC component in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) allows remote authenticated users to obtain Network Device Administrator privileges for Create, Delete, Read, and Update operations via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuq79034.
How severe is CVE-2014-8027?: CVE-2014-8027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8027?: CVE-2014-8027 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8027?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8027 published?: CVE-2014-8027 was published on 2015-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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