What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8583?

CVE-2014-8583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-8583?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-8583. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mod Wsgi CVE-2014-8583

MEDIUM

7PK - Security Features (CWE-254)

2014-12-16 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Apache Mod Wsgi

6.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.9 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 16, 2014 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

mod_wsgi before 4.2.4 for Apache, when creating a daemon process group, does not properly handle when group privileges cannot be dropped, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-254. mod_wsgi before 4.2.4 for Apache, when creating a daemon process group, does not properly handle when group privileges cannot be dropped, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Modwsgi Mod Wsgi. Version information: before 4.2.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.