How severe is CVE-2014-0083?

CVE-2014-0083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-0083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0083?

CVE-2014-0083 primarily affects Net-ldap Project Net-ldap. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0083?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0083 published?

CVE-2014-0083 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0083

CVE-2014-0083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Net-ldap Project Net-ldap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Net-ldap Project Net-ldap
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ruby net-ldap gem before 0.11 uses a weak salt when generating SSHA passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0083?: The Ruby net-ldap gem before 0.11 uses a weak salt when generating SSHA passwords.
How severe is CVE-2014-0083?: CVE-2014-0083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-0083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0083?: CVE-2014-0083 primarily affects Net-ldap Project Net-ldap. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0083 published?: CVE-2014-0083 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:net-ldap_project:net-ldap:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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