CVE-2014-5093

Name: CVE-2014-5093
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-10T14:15:10.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5093 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Status2k does not remove the install directory allowing credential reset.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Status2k does not remove the install directory allowing credential reset.

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

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Status2k	Status2k	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127719/Status2k-XSS-SQL-Injection-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95113VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127719/Status2k-XSS-SQL-Injection-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95113VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5093?

Status2k does not remove the install directory allowing credential reset.

How severe is CVE-2014-5093?

CVE-2014-5093 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5093?

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-2014-5093?

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Source: NVD / NIST