How severe is CVE-2014-8270?

CVE-2014-8270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8270?

CVE-2014-8270 affects Bmc Track-it!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8270?

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

When was CVE-2014-8270 published?

CVE-2014-8270 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8270

CVE-2014-8270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bmc Track-it! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bmc Track-it!
Published: 2014-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC Track-It! 11.3 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by creating an account whose name matches that of a local system account, then performing a password reset.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8270?: BMC Track-It! 11.3 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by creating an account whose name matches that of a local system account, then performing a password reset.
How severe is CVE-2014-8270?: CVE-2014-8270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8270?: CVE-2014-8270 affects Bmc Track-it!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8270 published?: CVE-2014-8270 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:track-it\!:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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