How severe is CVE-2014-1833?

CVE-2014-1833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1833?

CVE-2014-1833 affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1833?

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

When was CVE-2014-1833 published?

CVE-2014-1833 was published on 2014-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1833

CVE-2014-1833 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts
Published: 2014-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in uupdate in devscripts 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted .orig.tar file, related to a symlink.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1833?: Directory traversal vulnerability in uupdate in devscripts 2.14.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted .orig.tar file, related to a symlink.
How severe is CVE-2014-1833?: CVE-2014-1833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1833?: CVE-2014-1833 affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1833?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1833 published?: CVE-2014-1833 was published on 2014-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:2.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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