How severe is CVE-2014-8888?

CVE-2014-8888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8888?

CVE-2014-8888 affects Dlink Dir-815 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8888?

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

When was CVE-2014-8888 published?

CVE-2014-8888 was published on 2018-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8888

CVE-2014-8888 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-815 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dlink Dir-815 Firmware
Published: 2018-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The remote administration interface in D-Link DIR-815 devices with firmware before 2.03.B02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to an "HTTP command injection issue."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8888?: The remote administration interface in D-Link DIR-815 devices with firmware before 2.03.B02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to an "HTTP command injection issue."
How severe is CVE-2014-8888?: CVE-2014-8888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8888?: CVE-2014-8888 affects Dlink Dir-815 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8888 published?: CVE-2014-8888 was published on 2018-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-815_firmware:2.03.b02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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