Is CVE-2014-4153 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-4153, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-4153 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-4153 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4153?

CVE-2014-4153 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-4153

CWE-200Published: June 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The av-centerd SOAP service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.8.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted get_file request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-4153 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-2014-4153. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.