How severe is CVE-2014-9451?

CVE-2014-9451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9451?

CVE-2014-9451 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9451?

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-2014-9451 published?

CVE-2014-9451 was published on 2015-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9451

CVE-2014-9451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense
Published: 2015-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the DIVA web service API (/webservice) in VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) 2.3.13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) user or (2) password parameter in an AuthenticateUser request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9451?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the DIVA web service API (/webservice) in VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) 2.3.13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) user or (2) password parameter in an AuthenticateUser request.
How severe is CVE-2014-9451?: CVE-2014-9451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9451?: CVE-2014-9451 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9451?: 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-2014-9451 published?: CVE-2014-9451 was published on 2015-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vdgsecurity:vdg_sense:2.3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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