Is CVE-2014-4880 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-4880, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-4880 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-4880 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4880?

CVE-2014-4880 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-4880

CWE-119Published: December 8, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in Hikvision DVR DS-7204 Firmware 2.2.10 build 131009, and other models and versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RTSP PLAY request with a long Authorization header.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-4880 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-2014-4880. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.