MEDIUM
CVE-2014-9238
CWE-22Published: December 3, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
D-link IP camera DCS-2103 with firmware 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via the file parameter to cgi-bin/sddownload.cgi, as demonstrated by a / (forward slash) character.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-9238 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
d-link2 product(s)
dcs-2103 hd cube network camera firmwaredcs-2103 hd cube network camera
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-9238
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 3, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-9238 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.