Is CVE-2014-8425 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-8425, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-8425 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-8425 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8425?

CVE-2014-8425 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-8425

CWE-200Published: November 28, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The management portal in ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by reading the configuration files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8425 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-2014-8425. 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.