How severe is CVE-2014-1321?

CVE-2014-1321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-1321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1321?

CVE-2014-1321 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1321?

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

When was CVE-2014-1321 published?

CVE-2014-1321 was published on 2014-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1321

CVE-2014-1321 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2014-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Power Management in Apple OS X 10.9.x through 10.9.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended transition into the locked-screen state by touching (1) a key or (2) the trackpad during a lid-close action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1321?: Power Management in Apple OS X 10.9.x through 10.9.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended transition into the locked-screen state by touching (1) a key or (2) the trackpad during a lid-close action.
How severe is CVE-2014-1321?: CVE-2014-1321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1321?: CVE-2014-1321 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1321?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1321 published?: CVE-2014-1321 was published on 2014-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-04/0134.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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