CVE-2014-2565 in Content Analysis System
Summary
by MITRE
The commandline interface in Blue Coat Content Analysis System (CAS) 1.1 before 1.1.4.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, related to "command injection."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/12/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2565 represents a critical command injection flaw within the Blue Coat Content Analysis System version 1.1 prior to 1.1.4.2. This security weakness resides in the system's command line interface component, which is designed to handle administrative operations and system configuration tasks. The vulnerability specifically affects remote administrators who can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the command line interface, allowing maliciously crafted input to be interpreted and executed as system commands rather than being treated as data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77, which describes command injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into system commands without proper validation or escaping. This weakness enables attackers to manipulate the command execution flow by injecting malicious commands through the interface, bypassing normal authentication and authorization controls. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest that multiple attack surfaces within the command line interface could potentially be exploited, including parameters passed to system utilities, configuration inputs, or administrative command sequences. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system and can exploit it over the network, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where such systems are typically exposed to external networks.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-2565 is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative control over the Blue Coat Content Analysis System. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected system, leading to data exfiltration, system modification, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability could also facilitate lateral movement within networks where the system is deployed, as attackers might use the compromised system as a stepping stone to access other network resources. Organizations using this system may experience service disruption, data breaches, and regulatory compliance violations, particularly in environments where content analysis and network security monitoring are critical components of the security infrastructure. The vulnerability's presence in a security-focused system like Blue Coat CAS creates a particularly concerning scenario where attackers could potentially disable or subvert the very security measures the system is designed to provide.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to version 1.1.4.2 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the affected system, ensuring that only authorized administrators can reach the command line interface. Additional protective measures include implementing strict input validation on all user-supplied data, employing principle of least privilege for administrative accounts, and monitoring system logs for suspicious command execution patterns. Security teams should also consider implementing network intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing command injection vulnerabilities. The remediation process should include comprehensive security testing to ensure that all input validation mechanisms are properly functioning and that no other similar vulnerabilities exist within the system's codebase, following established security frameworks such as those outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MITRE ATT&CK matrix for command and control activities.