How severe is CVE-2014-0242?

CVE-2014-0242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-0242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0242?

CVE-2014-0242 affects Modwsgi Mod Wsgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0242 published?

CVE-2014-0242 was published on 2019-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0242

CVE-2014-0242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modwsgi Mod Wsgi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Modwsgi Mod Wsgi
Published: 2019-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mod_wsgi module before 3.4 for Apache, when used in embedded mode, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the Content-Type header which is generated from memory that may have been freed and then overwritten by a separate thread.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0242?: mod_wsgi module before 3.4 for Apache, when used in embedded mode, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the Content-Type header which is generated from memory that may have been freed and then overwritten by a separate thread.
How severe is CVE-2014-0242?: CVE-2014-0242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-0242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0242?: CVE-2014-0242 affects Modwsgi Mod Wsgi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0242 published?: CVE-2014-0242 was published on 2019-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:modwsgi:mod_wsgi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)