CVE-2014-4668

Name: CVE-2014-4668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-02T04:14:17.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4668 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	20
Fedoraproject	Fedora	21
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Mageia Project	Mageia	4
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	<= 1.2.103
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	1.2.2
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	1.2.98
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	1.2.99
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	1.2.101
Cherokee-Project	Cherokee	1.2.102

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4668?

How severe is CVE-2014-4668?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4668 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4668?

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Source: NVD / NIST