CVE-2014-2560: The PhonerLite phone before 2.15 provides hashed credentials in a response to an invalid authentication challe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2560?

phonerlite: upgrade to 2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2560 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2560 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-2014-2560 affect?

CVE-2014-2560 affects phonerlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The PhonerLite phone before 2.15 provides hashed credentials in a response to an invalid authentication challenge, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack, related to a "SIP Digest Leak" issue.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2560?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2560 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phonerlite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PhonerLite phone before 2.15 provides hashed credentials in a response to an invalid authentication challenge, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack, related to a "SIP Digest Leak" issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-916
Published	2020-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phoner

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-12 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phoner phonerlite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.15

Fixed in: 2.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phonerlite

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PhonerLite 2.14 SIP Soft Phone - SIP Digest Disclosure

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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-2014-2560?

phonerlite: upgrade to 2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2560 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2560 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-2014-2560 affect?

CVE-2014-2560 affects phonerlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The PhonerLite phone before 2.15 provides hashed credentials in a response to an invalid authentication challenge, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack, related to a "SIP Digest Leak" issue.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2560?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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