How severe is CVE-2014-0593?

CVE-2014-0593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-0593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0593?

CVE-2014-0593 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0593?

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-2014-0593 published?

CVE-2014-0593 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0593

CVE-2014-0593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Open Build Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Opensuse Open Build Service
Published: 2018-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The set_version script as shipped with obs-service-set_version is a source validator for the Open Build Service (OBS). In versions prior to 0.5.3-1.1 this script did not properly sanitize the input provided by the user, allowing for code execution on the executing server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0593?: The set_version script as shipped with obs-service-set_version is a source validator for the Open Build Service (OBS). In versions prior to 0.5.3-1.1 this script did not properly sanitize the input provided by the user, allowing for code execution on the executing server.
How severe is CVE-2014-0593?: CVE-2014-0593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-0593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0593?: CVE-2014-0593 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0593?: 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-2014-0593 published?: CVE-2014-0593 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:open_build_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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