How severe is CVE-2014-8166?

CVE-2014-8166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8166?

CVE-2014-8166 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8166?

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

When was CVE-2014-8166 published?

CVE-2014-8166 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8166

CVE-2014-8166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cups with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cups
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8166?: The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.
How severe is CVE-2014-8166?: CVE-2014-8166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8166?: CVE-2014-8166 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8166 published?: CVE-2014-8166 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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