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CVE-2014-8024

4.3 · MEDIUM

The API in the Guest Server in Cisco Jabber, when the HTML5 CORS feature is used, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during an HTTP (1) GET or (2) POST…

Published Dec 23, 2014ciscoCWE-200EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2014-8024 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco jabber_guest. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The API in the Guest Server in Cisco Jabber, when the HTML5 CORS feature is used, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during an HTTP (1) GET or (2) POST request, aka Bug ID CSCus19789.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update jabber_guest to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8024Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71770Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031422Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36870Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-8024Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71770Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031422Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36870

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8024?

CVE-2014-8024 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco jabber_guest. It was published on December 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8024?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8024?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update jabber_guest to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8024?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-8024 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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