CVE-2014-1427
CVE-2014-1427 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Canonical Metal As A Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Canonical Metal As A Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the REST API of Ubuntu MAAS allows an attacker to cause a logged-in user to execute commands via cross-site scripting. This issue affects MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1427?
- A vulnerability in the REST API of Ubuntu MAAS allows an attacker to cause a logged-in user to execute commands via cross-site scripting. This issue affects MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1427?
- CVE-2014-1427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-1427 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1427?
- CVE-2014-1427 affects Canonical Metal As A Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1427?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-1427 published?
- CVE-2014-1427 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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