How severe is CVE-2014-1928?

CVE-2014-1928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1928?

CVE-2014-1928 affects Python-gnupg Project Python-gnupg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1928?

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

When was CVE-2014-1928 published?

CVE-2014-1928 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1928

CVE-2014-1928 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python-gnupg Project Python-gnupg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Python-gnupg Project Python-gnupg
Published: 2014-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The shell_quote function in python-gnupg 0.3.5 does not properly escape characters, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using "\" (backslash) characters to form multi-command sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1927. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-7323.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1928?: The shell_quote function in python-gnupg 0.3.5 does not properly escape characters, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using "\" (backslash) characters to form multi-command sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1927. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-7323.
How severe is CVE-2014-1928?: CVE-2014-1928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1928?: CVE-2014-1928 affects Python-gnupg Project Python-gnupg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1928?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1928 published?: CVE-2014-1928 was published on 2014-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:python-gnupg_project:python-gnupg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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