How severe is CVE-2014-8072?

CVE-2014-8072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8072?

CVE-2014-8072 affects Openmrs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8072?

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

When was CVE-2014-8072 published?

CVE-2014-8072 was published on 2014-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8072

CVE-2014-8072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openmrs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Openmrs
Published: 2014-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The administration module in OpenMRS 2.1 Standalone Edition allows remote authenticated users to obtain read access via a direct request to /admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8072?: The administration module in OpenMRS 2.1 Standalone Edition allows remote authenticated users to obtain read access via a direct request to /admin.
How severe is CVE-2014-8072?: CVE-2014-8072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8072?: CVE-2014-8072 affects Openmrs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8072 published?: CVE-2014-8072 was published on 2014-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmrs:openmrs:2.1:*:*:*:standalone:*:*:*

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