Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-5073?

Affected: Operations Manager (Vmturbo) versions 4.0, 4.5, 4.5-1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-5073 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-5073 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-5073?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-5073?

Fixed versions are available, including Operations Manager 4.6.

How urgently should CVE-2014-5073 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2014-5073

HighPublic exploit

vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.

Published Aug 29, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-5073 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Operations Manager (Vmturbo).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Operations Manager 4.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% 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

vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Operations ManagerVmturbo	4.0, 4.5, 4.5-1	4.6

Patched Releases

Operations Manager

4.6

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 29, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.
Affected: Operations Manager (Vmturbo) versions 4.0, 4.5, 4.5-1. 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 Operations Manager 4.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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