Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-7285?

Affected: Web Gateway (Symantec). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-7285 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2014-7285 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-2014-7285?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-7285?

Fixed versions are available, including Web Gateway 5.2.1.

How urgently should CVE-2014-7285 be patched?

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

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CVE-2014-7285

MediumPublic exploit

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting command strings into unspecified PHP scripts.

Published Dec 17, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-7285 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Web Gateway (Symantec).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Web Gateway 5.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

6.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

50%

Higher than 98.8% 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

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Web GatewaySymantec	See advisory	5.2.1

Patched Releases

Web Gateway

5.2.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 17, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting command strings into unspecified PHP scripts.
Affected: Web Gateway (Symantec). 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 Gateway 5.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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