How severe is CVE-2014-8420?

CVE-2014-8420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-8420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8420?

CVE-2014-8420 primarily affects Sonicwall Analyzer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8420?

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-2014-8420 published?

CVE-2014-8420 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8420

CVE-2014-8420 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Analyzer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sonicwall Analyzer
Published: 2014-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ViewPoint web application in Dell SonicWALL Global Management System (GMS) before 7.2 SP2, SonicWALL Analyzer before 7.2 SP2, and SonicWALL UMA before 7.2 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8420?: The ViewPoint web application in Dell SonicWALL Global Management System (GMS) before 7.2 SP2, SonicWALL Analyzer before 7.2 SP2, and SonicWALL UMA before 7.2 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8420?: CVE-2014-8420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-8420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8420?: CVE-2014-8420 primarily affects Sonicwall Analyzer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8420?: 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-2014-8420 published?: CVE-2014-8420 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analyzer:7.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:7.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sonicwall:uma_em5000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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