HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9000
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CVE-2014-9000

CWE-264Published: November 20, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Mule Enterprise Management Console (MMC) does not properly restrict access to handler/securityService.rpc, which allows remote authenticated users to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that adds a new user. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for ESB Runtime 3.5.1, but it originates in MMC.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9000 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-2014-9000. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

mulesoft1 product(s)
mule enterprise management console
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.mulesoft.org/documentation/display/current/Mule+Enterprise+Management+Console+Security+Update
ADVISORYhttp://www.mulesoft.org/documentation/display/current/Mule+Enterprise+Management+Console+Security+Update

All References (8)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128799Exploit
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/107Exploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/98Exploit
→
http://www.mulesoft.org/documentation/display/current/Mule+Enterprise+Management+Console+Security+UpdateVendor Advisory
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128799Exploit
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/107Exploit
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/98Exploit
→
http://www.mulesoft.org/documentation/display/current/Mule+Enterprise+Management+Console+Security+UpdateVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9000
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 20, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-9000 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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