CVE-2014-8423

CVE-2014-8423 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arris Vap2500 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the management portal in ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8423?
Unspecified vulnerability in the management portal in ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8423?
CVE-2014-8423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-8423 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8423?
CVE-2014-8423 affects Arris Vap2500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8423?
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-2014-8423 published?
CVE-2014-8423 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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