CVE-2014-1409: MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1409?

virtual smartphone platform: upgrade to 5.9.1; sentry: upgrade to 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1409 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-1409 affect?

CVE-2014-1409 affects virtual smartphone platform, sentry. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1409?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2014-1409 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting virtual smartphone platform, sentry. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-91
Published	2020-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mobileiron

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mobileiron virtual smartphone platform UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.9.1

Fixed in: 5.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virtual-smartphone-platform || rpm -q virtual-smartphone-platform || virtual-smartphone-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virtual-smartphone-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virtual-smartphone-platform

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

mobileiron sentry UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0

Fixed in: 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sentry || rpm -q sentry || sentry --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sentry

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sentry

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1409?

virtual smartphone platform: upgrade to 5.9.1; sentry: upgrade to 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1409 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1409 affect?

CVE-2014-1409 affects virtual smartphone platform, sentry. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords

How urgent is CVE-2014-1409?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2013-7287 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE MobileIron VSP < 5.9.1 and Sentry < 5.0 has an insecure encryption scheme.

References

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