CVE-2014-8515
CVE-2014-8515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bittorrent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Bittorrent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web interface in BitTorrent allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging knowledge of the pairing values and a crafted request to port 10000.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8515?
- The web interface in BitTorrent allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging knowledge of the pairing values and a crafted request to port 10000.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8515?
- CVE-2014-8515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8515 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8515?
- CVE-2014-8515 affects Bittorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8515?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8515 published?
- CVE-2014-8515 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bittorrent:bittorrent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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