CVE-2014-8388: Stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess, formerly BroadWin WebAccess, before 8.0 allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8388?

webaccess: upgrade to newer than 7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8388 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8388 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-2014-8388 affect?

CVE-2014-8388 affects webaccess. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess, formerly BroadWin WebAccess, before 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ip_address parameter in an HTML document.

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8388 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting webaccess. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess, formerly BroadWin WebAccess, before 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ip_address parameter in an HTML document.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: advantech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-21 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advantech webaccess UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.2

Fixed in: newer than 7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webaccess

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-2014-8388?

webaccess: upgrade to newer than 7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8388 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8388 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-2014-8388 affect?

CVE-2014-8388 affects webaccess. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess, formerly BroadWin WebAccess, before 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ip_address parameter in an HTML document.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8388?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Software pages

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