CVE-2014-3686

Name: CVE-2014-3686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-16T00:55:05.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wpa_supplicant and hostapd 0.7.2 through 2.2, when running with certain configurations and using wpa_cli or hostapd_cli with action scripts, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted frame.. EPSS estimates a 4.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wpa_supplicant and hostapd 0.7.2 through 2.2, when running with certain configurations and using wpa_cli or hostapd_cli with action scripts, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted frame.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.95%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W1.Fi	Hostapd	0.7.2
W1.Fi	Hostapd	1.0
W1.Fi	Hostapd	1.1
W1.Fi	Hostapd	2.0
W1.Fi	Hostapd	2.1
W1.Fi	Hostapd	2.2
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	0.72
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	1.0
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	1.1
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	2.0
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	2.1
W1.Fi	Wpa Supplicant	2.2
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3686?

How severe is CVE-2014-3686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3686?

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