CVE-2014-5377
MediumPublic exploitReadUsersFromMasterServlet in ManageEngine DeviceExpert before 5.9 build 5981 allows remote attackers to obtain user account credentials via a direct request.
Published Sep 4, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-5377 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Device Expert (Manageengine).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Device Expert 5.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
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
ReadUsersFromMasterServlet in ManageEngine DeviceExpert before 5.9 build 5981 allows remote attackers to obtain user account credentials via a direct request.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Device ExpertManageengine | See advisory | 5.9 |
Patched Releases
Device Expert
5.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 4, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- patchhttp://www.manageengine.com/products/device-expert/release-notes.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128019/ManageEngine-DeviceExpert-5.9-Credential-Disclosure.html
- exploit20140827 Re: [The ManageOwnage Series, part II]: User credential disclosure in ManageEngine DeviceExpert
- exploithttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/me_deviceexpert-5.txt
- exploitExploitDB-34449
FAQ
Common Questions.
ReadUsersFromMasterServlet in ManageEngine DeviceExpert before 5.9 build 5981 allows remote attackers to obtain user account credentials via a direct request.
Affected: Device Expert (Manageengine). 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 Device Expert 5.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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