CVE-2014-0724: The bulk administration interface in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) 10.0(1) and earlier allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-0724 is an authentication bypass in Cisco Unified Communications Manager’s bulk administration interface. A remote attacker could read arbitrary files through an unspecified prompt. For executives, the concern is exposure of communications system data or configuration files on older UCM deployments, especially where administrative interfaces are reachable beyond trusted networks. Exposure is most likely where Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.0(1) or earlier remains deployed and the bulk administration interface is reachable by untrusted users or networks. Modern, upgraded, or tightly segmented deployments are less likely to be exposed, but the source bundle does not define unaffected versions. Treat this as a legacy communications-platform exposure issue. If affected UCM versions are still present, prioritize confirmation and remediation planning because the flaw combines remote access, authentication bypass, and arbitrary file read. Urgency is highest for internet-facing or broadly reachable administrative interfaces. Mitigation focus: Identify any Cisco UCM 10.0(1) or earlier systems.; Review Cisco’s CVE-2014-0724 notice for official fixed releases or workarounds.; Restrict bulk administration access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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