CVE-2014-5073: vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5073?

operations manager: upgrade to newer than 4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5073 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5073 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-2014-5073 affect?

CVE-2014-5073 affects operations manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5073?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-5073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting operations manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	76.3% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vmturbo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-29 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmturbo operations manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.6 · 4.0 · 4.5 · 4.5 1

Fixed in: newer than 4.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy operations-manager || rpm -q operations-manager || operations-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade operations-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade operations-manager

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: VMTurbo Operations Manager 4.6 - 'vmtadmin.cgi' Remote Command Execution (Metasploit)
Metasploit: VMTurbo Operations Manager vmtadmin.cgi Remote Command Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-5073?

operations manager: upgrade to newer than 4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5073 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5073 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-2014-5073 affect?

CVE-2014-5073 affects operations manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). vmtadmin.cgi in VMTurbo Operations Manager before 4.6 build 28657 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the fileDate parameter in a DOWN call.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5073?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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