CVE-2014-8361
Realtek SDK Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Realtek SDK
The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 September 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 9 October 2023.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 100%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2014-8361 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2014-8361.
What does CVE-2014-8361 affect?
CVE-2014-8361 affects Realtek SDK. The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
How severe is CVE-2014-8361?
CVE-2014-8361 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 100%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 9 October 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2014-8361?
Apply the vendor patch for Realtek SDK as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.