How severe is CVE-2014-9749?

CVE-2014-9749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9749?

CVE-2014-9749 primarily affects Squid-cache Squid. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9749?

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

When was CVE-2014-9749 published?

CVE-2014-9749 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9749

CVE-2014-9749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squid-cache Squid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Squid-cache Squid
Published: 2015-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Squid 3.4.4 through 3.4.11 and 3.5.0.1 through 3.5.1, when Digest authentication is used, allow remote authenticated users to retain access by leveraging a stale nonce, aka "Nonce replay vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9749?: Squid 3.4.4 through 3.4.11 and 3.5.0.1 through 3.5.1, when Digest authentication is used, allow remote authenticated users to retain access by leveraging a stale nonce, aka "Nonce replay vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-9749?: CVE-2014-9749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9749?: CVE-2014-9749 primarily affects Squid-cache Squid. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9749 published?: CVE-2014-9749 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squid-cache:squid:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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