CVE-2014-9575: VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9575?

vdg sense: upgrade to newer than 2.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9575 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9575 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-2014-9575 affect?

CVE-2014-9575 affects vdg sense. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9575?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9575 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting vdg sense. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2015-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vdgsecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-08 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vdgsecurity vdg sense UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.14

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vdg-sense || rpm -q vdg-sense || vdg-sense --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vdg-sense

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vdg-sense

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-2014-9575?

vdg sense: upgrade to newer than 2.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9575 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9575 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-2014-9575 affect?

CVE-2014-9575 affects vdg sense. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) before 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently read and modify arbitrary plugin settings, via an encoded : (colon) character in the Authorization HTTP header.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9575?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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