CVE-2014-1875

CVE-2014-1875 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cspan Capture-tiny with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Description

The Capture::Tiny module before 0.24 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1875?
The Capture::Tiny module before 0.24 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2014-1875?
CVE-2014-1875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1875 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1875?
CVE-2014-1875 primarily affects Cspan Capture-tiny. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1875?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1875 published?
CVE-2014-1875 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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