How severe is CVE-2014-9184?

CVE-2014-9184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9184?

CVE-2014-9184 affects Zte Zxdsl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9184?

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

When was CVE-2014-9184 published?

CVE-2014-9184 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9184

CVE-2014-9184 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zte Zxdsl 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Zte Zxdsl
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZTE ZXDSL 831CII allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to (1) main.cgi, (2) adminpasswd.cgi, (3) userpasswd.cgi, (4) upload.cgi, (5) conprocess.cgi, or (6) connect.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9184?: ZTE ZXDSL 831CII allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to (1) main.cgi, (2) adminpasswd.cgi, (3) userpasswd.cgi, (4) upload.cgi, (5) conprocess.cgi, or (6) connect.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2014-9184?: CVE-2014-9184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9184?: CVE-2014-9184 affects Zte Zxdsl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9184 published?: CVE-2014-9184 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129015/ZTE-ZXDSL-831CII-Insecure-Direct-Object-Reference.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:zte:zxdsl:831cii:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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