What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8472?

CVE-2014-8472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-8472?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-8472. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Cloud Service Management CVE-2014-8472

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2014-11-04 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Cloud Service Management

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 04, 2014 - 20:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

CA Cloud Service Management (CSM) before Summer 2014 does not properly verify authentication tokens from an Identity Provider, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. CA Cloud Service Management (CSM) before Summer 2014 does not properly verify authentication tokens from an Identity Provider, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Ca Cloud Service Management.

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.