How severe is CVE-2014-8779?

CVE-2014-8779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8779?

CVE-2014-8779 affects Pexip Pexip Infinity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8779?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-8779 published?

CVE-2014-8779 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8779

CVE-2014-8779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pexip Pexip Infinity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Pexip Pexip Infinity
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pexip Infinity before 8 uses the same SSH host keys across different customers' installations, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof Management and Conferencing Nodes by leveraging these keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8779?: Pexip Infinity before 8 uses the same SSH host keys across different customers' installations, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof Management and Conferencing Nodes by leveraging these keys.
How severe is CVE-2014-8779?: CVE-2014-8779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8779?: CVE-2014-8779 affects Pexip Pexip Infinity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8779 published?: CVE-2014-8779 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pexip:pexip_infinity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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