CVE-2014-4074 json
The Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to…
published 2014-09-10 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4005
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via an application that schedules a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-054
vendor-advisory, patch
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securitytracker.com
/id/1030820
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/95542
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/69593
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4074
- NVD CVE-2014-4074
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