How severe is CVE-2014-9000?

CVE-2014-9000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9000 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9000?

CVE-2014-9000 affects Mulesoft Mule Enterprise Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9000?

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

When was CVE-2014-9000 published?

CVE-2014-9000 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9000

CVE-2014-9000 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mulesoft Mule Enterprise Management Console with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mulesoft Mule Enterprise Management Console
Published: 2014-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mule Enterprise Management Console (MMC) does not properly restrict access to handler/securityService.rpc, which allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that adds a new user. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for ESB Runtime 3.5.1, but it originates in MMC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9000?: Mule Enterprise Management Console (MMC) does not properly restrict access to handler/securityService.rpc, which allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that adds a new user. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for ESB Runtime 3.5.1, but it originates in MMC.
How severe is CVE-2014-9000?: CVE-2014-9000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9000 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9000?: CVE-2014-9000 affects Mulesoft Mule Enterprise Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9000?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9000 published?: CVE-2014-9000 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mulesoft:mule_enterprise_management_console:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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