How severe is CVE-2014-9578?

CVE-2014-9578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9578 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-2014-9578?

CVE-2014-9578 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9578?

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

When was CVE-2014-9578 published?

CVE-2014-9578 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9578

CVE-2014-9578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense 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: Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense
Published: 2015-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) 2.3.13 performs authentication with a password hash instead of a password, which allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9578?: VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) 2.3.13 performs authentication with a password hash instead of a password, which allows remote attackers to gain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.
How severe is CVE-2014-9578?: CVE-2014-9578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9578 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-2014-9578?: CVE-2014-9578 affects Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9578 published?: CVE-2014-9578 was published on 2015-01-08 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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