CVE-2014-8373

CVE-2014-8373 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcloud Automation Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Vmware Vcloud Automation Center
• Published: 2014-12-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) function in VMware vCloud Automation Center (vCAC) 6.0.1 through 6.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via vectors involving the "Connect (by) Using VMRC" function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8373?

The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) function in VMware vCloud Automation Center (vCAC) 6.0.1 through 6.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via vectors involving the "Connect (by) Using VMRC" function.

How severe is CVE-2014-8373?

CVE-2014-8373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-8373 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-2014-8373?

CVE-2014-8373 primarily affects Vmware Vcloud Automation Center. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8373?

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

When was CVE-2014-8373 published?

CVE-2014-8373 was published on 2014-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129455/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0013.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/33
• http://secunia.com/advisories/61169
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534186/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031323
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0013.html

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_center:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_center:6.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_center:6.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_center:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_center:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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