How severe is CVE-2014-8670?

CVE-2014-8670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8670?

CVE-2014-8670 affects Vbulletin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8670?

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

When was CVE-2014-8670 published?

CVE-2014-8670 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8670

CVE-2014-8670 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vbulletin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vbulletin
Published: 2014-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in go.php in vBulletin 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8670?: Open redirect vulnerability in go.php in vBulletin 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8670?: CVE-2014-8670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8670?: CVE-2014-8670 affects Vbulletin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8670 published?: CVE-2014-8670 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vbulletin:vbulletin:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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