CVE-2014-5068

Name: CVE-2014-5068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-11T16:29:00.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in the web application in Symmetricom s350i 2.70.15 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ../ (dot dot slash) or (2) ..\ (dot dot forward slash) before a file name.. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web application in Symmetricom s350i 2.70.15 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ../ (dot dot slash) or (2) ..\ (dot dot forward slash) before a file name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsemi	S350i Firmware	2.70.15

References

https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-5068/Third Party Advisory
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-5068/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5068?

How severe is CVE-2014-5068?

CVE-2014-5068 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5068?

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