CVE-2014-2871

Name: CVE-2014-2871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-15T23:13:17.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 relies on an HTTP session for entering credentials on login pages, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 relies on an HTTP session for entering credentials on login pages, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paperthin	Commonspot Content Server	<= 7.0.1
Paperthin	Commonspot Content Server	8.0.0
Paperthin	Commonspot Content Server	8.0.1
Paperthin	Commonspot Content Server	8.0.2

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/437385US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/437385US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2871?

How severe is CVE-2014-2871?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2871 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2871?

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