CVE-2014-8309

Name: CVE-2014-8309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-16T19:55:19.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 and BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) R2 and 3.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via SecEnterprise authentication requests to the Session web service.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 and BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) R2 and 3.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via SecEnterprise authentication requests to the Session web service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects	4.0
Sap	Businessobjects Xi	3.1
Sap	Businessobjects Xi	r2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8309?

How severe is CVE-2014-8309?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8309?

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Source: NVD / NIST