What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8424?

CVE-2014-8424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 53.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-8424?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-8424. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 53.5%.

Vap2500 Firmware CVE-2014-8424

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2014-11-28 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Vap2500 Firmware

7.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 28, 2014 - 15:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

AnalysisAI

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 53.5%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Affected products include: Arris Vap2500 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.