How severe is CVE-2014-8088?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-8088 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-8088?

CVE-2014-8088 affects the following packages: zendframework/zendframework (Packagist), zendframework/zendframework (Packagist), zendframework/zendframework (Packagist), zendframework/zendframework (Packagist), zendframework/zendframework1 (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8088?

Update zendframework/zendframework to 2.0.99 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-8088 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2014-8088 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for zendframework/zendframework, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-8088 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is CVE-2014-8088 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2014-8088 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-8088?

CVE-2014-8088 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.5%, placing it in the 85th 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. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8088?

CVE-2014-8088 is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2014-8088 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-8088 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on December 5, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2014-8088 — zendframework

Fix: zendframework/zendframework@a4222a6

CVE-2014-8088 is a Improper Authentication vulnerability in zendframework/zendframework. A fix is available for zendframework/zendframework — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Zend Access Restriction Bypass

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Dec 5, 2024

Affected

5 pkgs

Patched

5 / 5

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs85th percentile — riskier than 85% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

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

Real-World Exposure

5 pkgs affected

🐘zendframework/zendframework🐘zendframework/zendframework🐘zendframework/zendframework🐘zendframework/zendframework🐘zendframework/zendframework1

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The (1) Zend_Ldap class in Zend before 1.12.9 and (2) Zend\Ldap component in Zend 2.x before 2.2.8 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null byte, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.

Affected Packages

5 total 5 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`zendframework/zendframework`	≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.0.99	2.0.99`composer require zendframework/zendframework:^2.0.99`
🐘Packagist	`zendframework/zendframework`	≥ 2.1.0&&< 2.1.99	2.1.99`composer require zendframework/zendframework:^2.1.99`
🐘Packagist	`zendframework/zendframework`	≥ 2.2.0&&< 2.2.8	2.2.8`composer require zendframework/zendframework:^2.2.8`
🐘Packagist	`zendframework/zendframework`	≥ 2.3.0&&< 2.3.3	2.3.3`composer require zendframework/zendframework:^2.3.3`
🐘Packagist	`zendframework/zendframework1`	≥ 1.12.0&&< 1.12.9	1.12.9`composer require zendframework/zendframework1:^1.12.9`

Affected Products

1 product · 21 configurations

Application

zend frameworkzend

≤ 1.12.7

16 versions

1.12.01.12.11.12.21.12.31.12.52.0.02.012.2.22.2.32.2.42.2.52.2.6

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for zendframework/zendframework, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update zendframework/zendframework to 2.0.99 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-8088 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

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