CVE-2014-5300
CWE-287Published: October 8, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Adaptive Computing Moab before 7.2.9 and 8 before 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the signature check, impersonate arbitrary users, and execute commands via a message without a signature.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-5300 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-2014-5300. 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-5300 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts