How severe is CVE-2014-8591?

CVE-2014-8591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8591?

CVE-2014-8591 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8591?

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

When was CVE-2014-8591 published?

CVE-2014-8591 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8591

CVE-2014-8591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2014-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in SAP Internet Communication Manager (ICM), as used in SAP NetWeaver 7.02 and 7.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8591?: Unspecified vulnerability in SAP Internet Communication Manager (ICM), as used in SAP NetWeaver 7.02 and 7.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8591?: CVE-2014-8591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8591?: CVE-2014-8591 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8591 published?: CVE-2014-8591 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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