How severe is CVE-2014-8872?

CVE-2014-8872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8872?

CVE-2014-8872 primarily affects Avm Fritz!box 6810 Lte Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8872?

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-2014-8872 published?

CVE-2014-8872 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8872

CVE-2014-8872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avm Fritz!box 6810 Lte Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Avm Fritz!box 6810 Lte Firmware
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in AVM FRITZ!Box 6810 LTE after firmware 5.22, FRITZ!Box 6840 LTE after firmware 5.23, and other models with firmware 5.50.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8872?: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in AVM FRITZ!Box 6810 LTE after firmware 5.22, FRITZ!Box 6840 LTE after firmware 5.23, and other models with firmware 5.50.
How severe is CVE-2014-8872?: CVE-2014-8872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8872?: CVE-2014-8872 primarily affects Avm Fritz!box 6810 Lte Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8872?: 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-2014-8872 published?: CVE-2014-8872 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:avm:fritz\!box_6810_lte_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:avm:fritz\!box_6840_lte_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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