How severe is CVE-2014-0488?

CVE-2014-0488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0488?

CVE-2014-0488 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0488?

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

When was CVE-2014-0488 published?

CVE-2014-0488 was published on 2014-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0488

CVE-2014-0488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Debian Advanced Package Tool
Published: 2014-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

APT before 1.0.9 does not "invalidate repository data" when moving from an unauthenticated to authenticated state, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via crafted repository data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0488?: APT before 1.0.9 does not "invalidate repository data" when moving from an unauthenticated to authenticated state, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via crafted repository data.
How severe is CVE-2014-0488?: CVE-2014-0488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0488?: CVE-2014-0488 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0488 published?: CVE-2014-0488 was published on 2014-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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