CVE-2014-2198: Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) in Unified CDM Platform Software before 4.4.2 has a hardc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager versions before 4.4.2 included a hardcoded SSH private key. If an attacker obtains that key from another installation, the sources say it can make access to support and root accounts easier. Treat affected deployments as high urgency, especially where management access is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is limited to Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager in Unified CDM Platform Software before 4.4.2. Highest risk is deployments with SSH or management access reachable beyond tightly controlled administration networks. The supplied data does not identify other affected Cisco products or precise vulnerable build ranges beyond before 4.4.2. Prioritize remediation for any affected UCDM deployment because the issue concerns privileged support and root account access. Business urgency depends on whether the system is still deployed, reachable, and operationally important. If it manages communications services, compromise could affect administrative control and service integrity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco Unified CDM Platform Software to 4.4.2 or later per Cisco guidance.; Review the Cisco advisory and mitigation alert for product-specific remediation instructions.; Restrict SSH and management access to trusted administration networks or VPN paths..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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