CVE-2014-2735

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

Last modified

CVE-2014-2735 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WinSCP before 5.5.3, when FTP with TLS is used, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WinSCP before 5.5.3, when FTP with TLS is used, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WinscpWinscp<= 5.5.2
WinscpWinscp5.5
WinscpWinscp5.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2735?
WinSCP before 5.5.3, when FTP with TLS is used, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-2735?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2735 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2735?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST