CVE-2014-4861

Name: CVE-2014-4861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-09T20:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Remote Desktop Launcher in Thycotic Secret Server before 8.6.000010 does not properly cleanup a temporary file that contains an encrypted password once a session has ended.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Remote Desktop Launcher in Thycotic Secret Server before 8.6.000010 does not properly cleanup a temporary file that contains an encrypted password once a session has ended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thycotic	Secret Server	>= 7.5.000000, <= 8.6.000009

References

http://thycotic.com/products/secret-server/resources/advisories/cve-2014-4861/Vendor Advisory
http://thycotic.com/products/secret-server/resources/advisories/cve-2014-4861/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4861?

The Remote Desktop Launcher in Thycotic Secret Server before 8.6.000010 does not properly cleanup a temporary file that contains an encrypted password once a session has ended.

How severe is CVE-2014-4861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4861?

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