How severe is CVE-2014-0090?

CVE-2014-0090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0090?

CVE-2014-0090 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0090?

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

When was CVE-2014-0090 published?

CVE-2014-0090 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0090

CVE-2014-0090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
Published: 2014-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in Foreman before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session id cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0090?: Session fixation vulnerability in Foreman before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the session id cookie.
How severe is CVE-2014-0090?: CVE-2014-0090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0090?: CVE-2014-0090 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0090 published?: CVE-2014-0090 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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