CVE-2014-4981

Name: CVE-2014-4981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T22:15:11.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4981 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LPAR2RRD in 3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to insufficient input sanitization of the web GUI parameters.. EPSS estimates a 6.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LPAR2RRD in 3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to insufficient input sanitization of the web GUI parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.19%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xorux	Lpar2rrd	<= 3.50

References

http://ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127593/LPAR2RRD-3.5-4.53-Command-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.lpar2rrd.com/note453-01.htmVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/23/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68844Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127593/LPAR2RRD-3.5-4.53-Command-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.lpar2rrd.com/note453-01.htmVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/23/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68844Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4981?

LPAR2RRD in 3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to insufficient input sanitization of the web GUI parameters.

How severe is CVE-2014-4981?

CVE-2014-4981 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4981?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-4981?

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Source: NVD / NIST