How severe is CVE-2014-4703?

CVE-2014-4703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4703?

CVE-2014-4703 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4703?

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

When was CVE-2014-4703 published?

CVE-2014-4703 was published on 2014-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4703

CVE-2014-4703 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nagios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Nagios
Published: 2014-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/parse_ini.c in Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the configuration file in the extra-opts flag. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4701.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4703?: lib/parse_ini.c in Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the configuration file in the extra-opts flag. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4701.
How severe is CVE-2014-4703?: CVE-2014-4703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4703?: CVE-2014-4703 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4703?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4703 published?: CVE-2014-4703 was published on 2014-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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