How severe is CVE-2014-8489?

CVE-2014-8489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8489?

CVE-2014-8489 affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8489 published?

CVE-2014-8489 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8489

CVE-2014-8489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingfederate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingfederate
Published: 2014-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in startSSO.ping in the SP Endpoints in Ping Identity PingFederate 6.10.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the TargetResource parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8489?: Open redirect vulnerability in startSSO.ping in the SP Endpoints in Ping Identity PingFederate 6.10.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the TargetResource parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8489?: CVE-2014-8489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8489?: CVE-2014-8489 affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8489 published?: CVE-2014-8489 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingfederate:6.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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