CVE-2014-1426
CVE-2014-1426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Metal As A Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Canonical Metal As A Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in maasserver.api.get_file_by_name of Ubuntu MAAS allows unauthenticated network clients to download any file. This issue affects: Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1426?
- A vulnerability in maasserver.api.get_file_by_name of Ubuntu MAAS allows unauthenticated network clients to download any file. This issue affects: Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1426?
- CVE-2014-1426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2014-1426 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1426?
- CVE-2014-1426 affects Canonical Metal As A Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1426?
- 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-2014-1426 published?
- CVE-2014-1426 was published on 2019-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:metal_as_a_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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