Is CVE-2014-0160 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0160 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-0160 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-0160 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0160?

CVE-2014-0160 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-0160

Published: May 4, 2022

EPSS:94.46%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

The TLS and DTLS implementations in OpenSSL do not properly handle Heartbeat Extension packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

OpenSSL Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The TLS and DTLS implementations in OpenSSL do not properly handle Heartbeat Extension packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-04Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-25

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability, known as Heartbleed, affects the TLS and DTLS implementations in OpenSSL. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory, including private keys and user data. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active exploitation. It is remotely exploitable due to its nature in handling network packets.

Recommended Action

Update OpenSSL to a patched version immediately. After patching, regenerate all private keys and re-issue certificates that were used with the vulnerable OpenSSL versions. Force users to change passwords.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0160 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2014-0160 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.