CVE-2014-5377
CWE-200Published: September 4, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
ReadUsersFromMasterServlet in ManageEngine DeviceExpert before 5.9 build 5981 allows remote attackers to obtain user account credentials via a direct request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-5377 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-2014-5377. 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.
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-5377 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts