CVE-2014-8868: EntryPass N5200 Active Network Control Panel does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2014-8868 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting n5200 active network control panel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
EntryPass N5200 Active Network Control Panel does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator username and password, and possibly other sensitive information, via a request to /4.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 7.0% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2014-12-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: EntryPass N5200 - Credentials Exposure
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-2014-8868?
n5200 active network control panel: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-8868 being exploited?
CVE-2014-8868 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-2014-8868 affect?
CVE-2014-8868 affects n5200 active network control panel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). EntryPass N5200 Active Network Control Panel does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator username and password, and possibly other sensitive information, via a request to /4.
How urgent is CVE-2014-8868?
Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Related CVEs
- CVE-2014-9303 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE EntryPass N5200 Active Network Control Panel allows remote attackers to read device memory and obtain the admi