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Zend Framework CVE-2014-8088

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2014-10-22 cve@mitre.org
5.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.61%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The (1) Zend_Ldap class in Zend before 1.12.9 and (2) Zend\Ldap component in Zend 2.x before 2.2.8 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

Affected Packages

composer zendframework/zendframework fix: 2.0.99, 2.1.99, 2.2.8, 2.3.3
composer zendframework/zendframework1 fix: 1.12.9

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in composer

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The (1) Zend_Ldap class in Zend before 1.12.9 and (2) Zend\Ldap component in Zend 2.x before 2.2.8 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null byte, which triggers an unauthenticated bind. Affected products include: Zend Zend Framework. Version information: before 1.12.9.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
P
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The (1) Zend_Ldap class in Zend before 1.12.9 and (2) Zend\Ldap component in Zend 2.x before 2.2.8 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null byte, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.6%
Top 30% exploitable
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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.6%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +25
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:1.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zend:zend_framework:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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