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Erlang CVE-2014-1693

HIGH
2014-12-08 cve@mitre.org
7.5
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.59%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in the FTP module in Erlang/OTP R15B03 allow context-dependent attackers to inject arbitrary FTP commands via CRLF sequences in the (1) user, (2) account, (3). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in the FTP module in Erlang/OTP R15B03 allow context-dependent attackers to inject arbitrary FTP commands via CRLF sequences in the (1) user, (2) account, (3) cd, (4) ls, (5) nlist, (6) rename, (7) delete, (8) mkdir, (9) rmdir, (10) recv, (11) recv_bin, (12) recv_chunk_start, (13) send, (14) send_bin, (15) send_chunk_start, (16) append_chunk_start, (17) append, or (18) append_bin command. Affected products include: Erlang Erlang\/Otp.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
P

DescriptionCVE.org

Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in the FTP module in Erlang/OTP R15B03 allow context-dependent attackers to inject arbitrary FTP commands via CRLF sequences in the (1) user, (2) account, (3) cd, (4) ls, (5) nlist, (6) rename, (7) delete, (8) mkdir, (9) rmdir, (10) recv, (11) recv_bin, (12) recv_chunk_start, (13) send, (14) send_bin, (15) send_chunk_start, (16) append_chunk_start, (17) append, or (18) append_bin command.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.6%
Top 31% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:erlang:erlang\/otp:r15b03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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