How severe is CVE-2014-3563?

CVE-2014-3563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3563?

CVE-2014-3563 affects Saltstack Salt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3563?

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-2014-3563 published?

CVE-2014-3563 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3563

CVE-2014-3563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saltstack Salt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Saltstack Salt
Published: 2014-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Salt (aka SaltStack) before 2014.1.10 allow local users to have an unspecified impact via vectors related to temporary file creation in (1) seed.py, (2) salt-ssh, or (3) salt-cloud.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3563?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Salt (aka SaltStack) before 2014.1.10 allow local users to have an unspecified impact via vectors related to temporary file creation in (1) seed.py, (2) salt-ssh, or (3) salt-cloud.
How severe is CVE-2014-3563?: CVE-2014-3563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3563?: CVE-2014-3563 affects Saltstack Salt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3563?: 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-2014-3563 published?: CVE-2014-3563 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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