Is CVE-2014-5209 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-5209 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-5209 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-5209 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-5209?

CVE-2014-5209 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2014-5209

CWE-200Published: January 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in NTP 4.2.7p25 private (mode 6/7) messages via a GET_RESTRICT control message, which could let a malicious user obtain sensitive information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-5209 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

f524 product(s)

big-ip access policy managerbig-ip advanced firewall managerbig-ip analyticsbig-ip application acceleration managerbig-ip application security managerbig-ip domain name systembig-ip edge gatewaybig-ip global traffic managerbig-ip link controllerbig-ip local traffic managerbig-ip policy enforcement managerbig-ip protocol security module+12

ntp1 product(s)

ntp

Source: NVD CPE · 44 total CPE entries