How severe is CVE-2014-2623?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-2623 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-2623?

Affected package information for CVE-2014-2623 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2623?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2014-2623 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2014-2623 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-2623 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2014-2623 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 8 known exploit references for CVE-2014-2623, including 3 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 5 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-2623?

CVE-2014-2623 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 90.7%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

When was CVE-2014-2623 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-2623 was published on July 18, 2014 and was last updated on August 6, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2014-2623

CVE-2014-2623 is a remote code execution vulnerability. 8 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Storage Data Protector 8.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Published

Jul 18, 2014

Updated

Aug 6, 2024

Affected

1 product

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

8 known

Exploitation data as of Sep 27, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

90.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs100th percentile — riskier than 100% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Storage Data Protector 8.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Affected Products

1 product · 8 configurations

Application

storage data protectorhp

2 versions

8.08.10

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-34066remotewindows✓ Verified

HP Data Protector Manager 8.10 - Remote Command Execution

by Polunchis · Jul 14, 2014

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-35961remotehp-ux✓ Verified

HP Data Protector 8.x - Remote Command Execution

by Juttikhun Khamchaiyaphum · Jan 30, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-36304remotewindows✓ Verified

HP Data Protector 8.10 - Remote Command Execution (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Mar 6, 2015

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2014-2623 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Storage Data Protector 8.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

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CVE-2014-2623

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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