CVE-2014-5300: Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5300?

moab: upgrade to newer than 7.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5300 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5300 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-2014-5300 affect?

CVE-2014-5300 affects moab. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5300?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-5300 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting moab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2014-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adaptivecomputing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-08 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adaptivecomputing moab UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.2.8 · 8.0

Fixed in: newer than 7.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade moab

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: Moab < 7.2.9 - Authentication Bypass

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-2014-5300?

moab: upgrade to newer than 7.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5300 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5300 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-2014-5300 affect?

CVE-2014-5300 affects moab. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5300?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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