How severe is CVE-2014-1845?

CVE-2014-1845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-1845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1845?

CVE-2014-1845 affects Enlightenment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1845?

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-2014-1845 published?

CVE-2014-1845 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1845

CVE-2014-1845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Enlightenment
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unspecified setuid root helper in Enlightenment before 0.17.6 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging failure to properly sanitize the environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1845?: An unspecified setuid root helper in Enlightenment before 0.17.6 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging failure to properly sanitize the environment.
How severe is CVE-2014-1845?: CVE-2014-1845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-1845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1845?: CVE-2014-1845 affects Enlightenment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1845?: 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-2014-1845 published?: CVE-2014-1845 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:enlightenment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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