CVE-2014-4980: The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-4980?

nessus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web ui: upgrade to newer than 2.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-4980 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4980 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-2014-4980 affect?

CVE-2014-4980 affects nessus, web ui. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-4980?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-4980 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting nessus, web ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tenable

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-23 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenable nessus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2.3 · 5.2.4 · 5.2.5 · 5.2.6 · 5.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nessus sudo apt install nessus=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold nessus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nessus sudo dnf downgrade nessus-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add nessus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

tenable web ui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-ui || rpm -q web-ui || web-ui --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-ui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-ui

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-2014-4980?

nessus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web ui: upgrade to newer than 2.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4980 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4980 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-2014-4980 affect?

CVE-2014-4980 affects nessus, web ui. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The /server/properties resource in Tenable Web UI before 2.3.5 for Nessus 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the token parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4980?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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