HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-2003
HIGH

CVE-2014-2003

CWE-20Published: June 16, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

JustSystems JUST Online Update, as used in Ichitaro through 2014 and other products, does not properly validate signatures of update modules, which allows remote attackers to spoof modules and execute arbitrary code via a crafted signature.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2003 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

justsystems2 product(s)
ichitarojust online update
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-2003
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-2003 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.