CVE-2014-1402

CVE-2014-1402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pocoo Jinja2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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

Description

The default configuration for bccache.FileSystemBytecodeCache in Jinja2 before 2.7.2 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted .cache file with a name starting with __jinja2_ in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1402?
The default configuration for bccache.FileSystemBytecodeCache in Jinja2 before 2.7.2 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted .cache file with a name starting with __jinja2_ in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2014-1402?
CVE-2014-1402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1402 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1402?
CVE-2014-1402 primarily affects Pocoo Jinja2. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1402?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1402 published?
CVE-2014-1402 was published on 2014-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

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