Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-8424?

Affected: Vap2500 Firmware (Arris). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-8424 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2014-8424 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-2014-8424?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-8424?

Fixed versions are available, including Vap2500 Firmware 08.41.

How urgently should CVE-2014-8424 be patched?

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

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CVE-2014-8424

HighPublic exploit

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Published Nov 28, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-8424 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Vap2500 Firmware (Arris).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Vap2500 Firmware 08.41.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

60%

Higher than 99.1% 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

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Vap2500 FirmwareArris	See advisory	08.41

Patched Releases

Vap2500 Firmware

08.41

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 28, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

exploitMSF vap2500_tools_command_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-35372
otherhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-388/

FAQ

Common Questions.

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
Affected: Vap2500 Firmware (Arris). 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 Vap2500 Firmware 08.41.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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