How severe is CVE-2014-9712?

CVE-2014-9712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9712?

CVE-2014-9712 affects Websense V-series Appliances. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9712?

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

When was CVE-2014-9712 published?

CVE-2014-9712 was published on 2015-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9712

CVE-2014-9712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense V-series Appliances with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Websense V-series Appliances
Published: 2015-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Websense TRITON V-Series appliances before 7.8.3 Hotfix 03 and 7.8.4 before Hotfix 01 allow remote administrators to read arbitrary files and obtain passwords via a crafted path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9712?: Websense TRITON V-Series appliances before 7.8.3 Hotfix 03 and 7.8.4 before Hotfix 01 allow remote administrators to read arbitrary files and obtain passwords via a crafted path.
How severe is CVE-2014-9712?: CVE-2014-9712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9712?: CVE-2014-9712 affects Websense V-series Appliances. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9712 published?: CVE-2014-9712 was published on 2015-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:v-series_appliances:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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