CVE-2014-10073
CVE-2014-10073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpitchoune Psensor 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Wpitchoune Psensor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The create_response function in server/server.c in Psensor before 1.1.4 allows Directory Traversal because it lacks a check for whether a file is under the webserver directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-10073?
- The create_response function in server/server.c in Psensor before 1.1.4 allows Directory Traversal because it lacks a check for whether a file is under the webserver directory.
- How severe is CVE-2014-10073?
- CVE-2014-10073 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-2014-10073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-10073?
- CVE-2014-10073 primarily affects Wpitchoune Psensor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-10073?
- 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-2014-10073 published?
- CVE-2014-10073 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=NEWS
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=48739caa745f9f8002e87af574f03e5dc6ae3447
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8b10426dcc0246c1712a99460dd470dcb1cc4d9c
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00026.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpitchoune:psensor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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