How severe is CVE-2014-8760?

CVE-2014-8760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8760?

CVE-2014-8760 affects Process-one Ejabberd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8760?

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

When was CVE-2014-8760 published?

CVE-2014-8760 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8760

CVE-2014-8760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Process-one Ejabberd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Process-one Ejabberd
Published: 2014-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ejabberd before 2.1.13 does not enforce the starttls_required setting when compression is used, which causes clients to establish connections without encryption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8760?: ejabberd before 2.1.13 does not enforce the starttls_required setting when compression is used, which causes clients to establish connections without encryption.
How severe is CVE-2014-8760?: CVE-2014-8760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8760?: CVE-2014-8760 affects Process-one Ejabberd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8760 published?: CVE-2014-8760 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:process-one:ejabberd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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