CVE-2014-8387

Name: CVE-2014-8387
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-20T13:55:01.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8387 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 23.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.81%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Eki-6340 Firmware	2.05
Advantech	Eki-6340	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8387?

cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.

How severe is CVE-2014-8387?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8387 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8387?

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