How severe is CVE-2014-8309?

CVE-2014-8309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8309?

CVE-2014-8309 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8309?

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

When was CVE-2014-8309 published?

CVE-2014-8309 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8309

CVE-2014-8309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects
Published: 2014-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 and BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) R2 and 3.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via SecEnterprise authentication requests to the Session web service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8309?: SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 and BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) R2 and 3.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via SecEnterprise authentication requests to the Session web service.
How severe is CVE-2014-8309?: CVE-2014-8309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8309?: CVE-2014-8309 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8309 published?: CVE-2014-8309 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_xi:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_xi:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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