CVE-2014-2850
HighPublic exploitThe network interface configuration page (netinterface) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the address parameter.
Published Apr 11, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2850 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.5 v2) affecting Web Appliance Firmware (Sophos), Web Appliance (Sophos).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Web Appliance Firmware 3.8.1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
8.5
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
58%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The network interface configuration page (netinterface) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the address parameter.
Affected Products
79 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Web Appliance FirmwareSophos | 3.7.8, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.1.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4, 3.0.5 | 3.8.1.1 |
| Web ApplianceSophos | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Web Appliance Firmware
3.8.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 11, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory57706
- advisoryhttp://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/120230.aspx
- exploitMSF sophos_wpa_iface_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-32789
- exploit32789
FAQ
Common Questions.
The network interface configuration page (netinterface) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the address parameter.
Affected: Web Appliance Firmware (Sophos) versions 3.7.8, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.1.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4, 3.0.5; Web Appliance (Sophos). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Web Appliance Firmware 3.8.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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