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CVE-2014-4078

Published: Nov 11, 2014Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-264
NVD MITRE
5.1CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
18.0%
Top 3.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

The IP Security feature in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.0 and 8.5 does not properly process wildcard allow and deny rules for domains within the "IP Address and Domain Restrictions" list, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass an intended rule set via an HTTP request, aka "IIS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:HAu:NC:PI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:HAccess Complexity
High
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:PConfidentiality
Partial
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

CWE-264

Affected Products

internet information servicesmicrosoft
On-premWeb App
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
n/an/a
microsoftcommercialUSOperating Systems

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70937
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031194
securitytracker.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-076
docs.microsoft.com

Timeline

Published
Nov 11, 2014
Last Updated
May 6, 2026

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