Is CVE-2014-3139 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-3139, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-3139 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-3139 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3139?

CVE-2014-3139 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-3139

CWE-287Published: May 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

recoveryconsole/bpl/snmpd.php in Unitrends Enterprise Backup 7.3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the auth parameter to a certain string.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3139 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-3139. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.