CVE-2014-5015

CVE-2014-5015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eterna Bozohttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

bozotic HTTP server (aka bozohttpd) before 20140708, as used in NetBSD, truncates paths when checking .htpasswd restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP authentication scheme and access restrictions via a long path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5015?
bozotic HTTP server (aka bozohttpd) before 20140708, as used in NetBSD, truncates paths when checking .htpasswd restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP authentication scheme and access restrictions via a long path.
How severe is CVE-2014-5015?
CVE-2014-5015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5015 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5015?
CVE-2014-5015 primarily affects Eterna Bozohttpd. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5015?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5015 published?
CVE-2014-5015 was published on 2014-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (40)

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