How severe is CVE-2014-8387?

CVE-2014-8387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-8387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8387?

CVE-2014-8387 primarily affects Advantech Eki-6340 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8387?

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-2014-8387 published?

CVE-2014-8387 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8387

CVE-2014-8387 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Eki-6340 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Advantech Eki-6340 Firmware
Published: 2014-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8387?: cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2014-8387?: CVE-2014-8387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-8387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8387?: CVE-2014-8387 primarily affects Advantech Eki-6340 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8387?: 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-2014-8387 published?: CVE-2014-8387 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-6340_firmware:2.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:advantech:eki-6340:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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