How severe is CVE-2014-0189?

CVE-2014-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-0189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0189?

CVE-2014-0189 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0189?

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

When was CVE-2014-0189 published?

CVE-2014-0189 was published on 2014-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0189

CVE-2014-0189 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Published: 2014-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0189?: virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0189?: CVE-2014-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0189?: CVE-2014-0189 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0189 published?: CVE-2014-0189 was published on 2014-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:virt-who_project:virt-who:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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