CVE-2014-3805: The av-centerd SOAP service in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-3805 is a remote command execution issue in AlienVault OSSIM before 4.7.0. A reachable av-centerd SOAP service could let an attacker run operating-system commands. The most urgent concern is exposure of an older security monitoring platform, especially if the SOAP service is reachable beyond trusted administrative networks. Organizations are likely exposed only if they run AlienVault OSSIM before 4.7.0 and the av-centerd SOAP service is reachable by an attacker. Internet exposure or broad internal access would materially increase risk. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset validation matters. Prioritize this for any legacy AlienVault OSSIM deployment, especially exposed systems. Remote command execution against a security monitoring platform can undermine detection, response, and trust in security telemetry. If no affected OSSIM versions exist, no further business action is needed beyond documentation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade AlienVault OSSIM to version 4.7.0 or later.; Restrict av-centerd SOAP access to trusted administrative networks.; Review vendor guidance before disabling or changing service behavior..

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

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