How severe is CVE-2014-0485?

CVE-2014-0485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0485?

CVE-2014-0485 primarily affects S3ql Project S3ql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0485?

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-2014-0485 published?

CVE-2014-0485 was published on 2014-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0485

CVE-2014-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability in S3ql Project S3ql with a CVSS 2.0 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: S3ql Project S3ql
Published: 2014-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

S3QL 1.18.1 and earlier uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object in (1) common.py or (2) local.py in backends/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0485?: S3QL 1.18.1 and earlier uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object in (1) common.py or (2) local.py in backends/.
How severe is CVE-2014-0485?: CVE-2014-0485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0485?: CVE-2014-0485 primarily affects S3ql Project S3ql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0485?: 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-2014-0485 published?: CVE-2014-0485 was published on 2014-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:s3ql_project:s3ql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:s3ql_project:s3ql:1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:s3ql_project:s3ql:1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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