CVE-2014-0240

CVE-2014-0240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modwsgi Mod Wsgi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

The mod_wsgi module before 3.5 for Apache, when daemon mode is enabled, does not properly handle error codes returned by setuid when run on certain Linux kernels, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the number of running processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0240?
The mod_wsgi module before 3.5 for Apache, when daemon mode is enabled, does not properly handle error codes returned by setuid when run on certain Linux kernels, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the number of running processes.
How severe is CVE-2014-0240?
CVE-2014-0240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0240 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0240?
CVE-2014-0240 primarily affects Modwsgi Mod Wsgi. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0240?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0240 published?
CVE-2014-0240 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

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