CVE-2014-2200: Cisco NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5) on Nexus 7000 devices, when local authentication and multiple VDCs are enable...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects Cisco Nexus 7000 devices running NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5) when local authentication and multiple VDCs are enabled. An already authenticated remote user could gain privileges in a VDC they were not intended to access, weakening administrative separation on critical network infrastructure. Exposure is limited to Cisco Nexus 7000 deployments on NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5) that use local authentication and multiple VDCs. Systems without that combination are not shown as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted infrastructure authorization risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize review where Nexus 7000 devices separate teams, tenants, or environments through VDCs, because the flaw can undermine that separation. Mitigation focus: Identify Nexus 7000 systems running NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5).; Upgrade affected systems to NX-OS 5.0(5) or later per Cisco guidance.; Restrict SSH management access to trusted administrative networks..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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