CVE-2014-5287: High severity Kemptechnologies Loadmaster vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2020
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Updated

A Bash script injection vulnerability exists in Kemp Load Master 7.1-16 and earlier due to a failure to sanitize input in the Web User Interface (WUI).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kemptechnologies Loadmaster<=7.1-16
Progress LoadMaster<=7.1-16

Event History

Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5287?

CVE-2014-5287 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of potential exploitation.

2

What versions of Kemp LoadMaster are affected by CVE-2014-5287?

Kemp LoadMaster versions up to and including 7.1-16 are affected by CVE-2014-5287.

3

How do I fix CVE-2014-5287?

To fix CVE-2014-5287, upgrade Kemp LoadMaster to a version above 7.1-16 which contains the relevant patches.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5287?

CVE-2014-5287 is a Bash script injection vulnerability due to input sanitization failures in the Web User Interface.

5

Can CVE-2014-5287 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2014-5287 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary Bash commands on the affected Kemp LoadMaster device.

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