LOW
CVE-2014-7246
CWE-20Published: November 14, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Core Server in OpenAM 9.5.3 through 9.5.5, 10.0.0 through 10.0.2, 10.1.0-Xpress, and 11.0.0 through 11.0.2, when deployed on a multi-server network, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted cookie in a request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-7246 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
forgerock1 product(s)
openam
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://sources.forgerock.org/changelog/openam/?cs=11248Vendor Advisory
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https://forgerock.org/2014/11/openam-security-advisory-201404/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sources.forgerock.org/changelog/openam/?cs=11248Vendor Advisory
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https://forgerock.org/2014/11/openam-security-advisory-201404/Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-7246
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 14, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-7246 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.