MEDIUM
CVE-2014-1682
CWE-287Published: May 8, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The API in Zabbix before 1.8.20rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.11rc1, and 2.2.x before 2.2.2rc1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof arbitrary users via the user name in a user.login request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-1682 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-1682
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 8, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-287)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-1682 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.