CVE-2014-2850 in the critical feed json
The network interface configuration page (netinterface) in Sophos Web Appliance before 3.8.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitr…
published 2014-04-11 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-2875
- cvss
- 8.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 57.6%
- EPSS 57.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/http/sophos_wpa_iface_exec)
- Published
Exploit prediction
57.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/linux/http/sophos_wpa_iface_exec Sophos Web Protection Appliance Interface Authenticated Arbitrary Command Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2014-04-08
- EDB-32789 Sophos Web Protection Appliance Interface - (Authenticated) Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit) remote, 2014-04-10
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 8.5 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/32789
exploit
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sophos.com
/en-us/support/knowledgebase/120230.aspx
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/57706
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/66734
vdb-entry
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-14-069/
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-2850
- NVD CVE-2014-2850
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