Is CVE-2014-2120 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-2120 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-2120 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-2120 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2120?

CVE-2014-2120 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-2120

Published: November 12, 2024

EPSS:63.87%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.4th

Official Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebVPN login page. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-11-12Federal patch deadline: 2024-12-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) allows attackers to inject malicious web scripts into the WebVPN login page, potentially leading to credential theft or session hijacking. Its inclusion in the KEV catalog and high EPSS score of 0.63870 indicate a significant and confirmed risk of exploitation.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. As it's a cross-site scripting flaw in a web interface, it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches for Cisco ASA to address this cross-site scripting vulnerability. Regular security audits and input validation best practices for web applications are also recommended.

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-2014-2120 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-2014-2120 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.