CRITICAL
CVE-2014-1409
CWE-91Published: January 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-1409 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mobileiron2 product(s)
virtual smartphone platformsentry
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/21Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92351Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2014-1409Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/21Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92351Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2014-1409Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-1409
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-91
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 8, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-91)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-1409 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.