CVE-2014-8424
CVE-2014-8424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arris Vap2500 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Arris Vap2500 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8424?
- ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8424?
- CVE-2014-8424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8424 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8424?
- CVE-2014-8424 affects Arris Vap2500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8424?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-8424 published?
- CVE-2014-8424 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:arris:vap2500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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