How severe is CVE-2014-9575?

CVE-2014-9575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9575?

CVE-2014-9575 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9575?

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

When was CVE-2014-9575 published?

CVE-2014-9575 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9575

CVE-2014-9575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense
Published: 2015-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9575?: VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2014-9575?: CVE-2014-9575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9575?: CVE-2014-9575 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9575 published?: CVE-2014-9575 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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