How severe is CVE-2014-5031?

CVE-2014-5031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5031?

CVE-2014-5031 primarily affects Apple Cups. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5031?

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

When was CVE-2014-5031 published?

CVE-2014-5031 was published on 2014-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5031

CVE-2014-5031 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Cups
Published: 2014-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web interface in CUPS before 2.0 does not check that files have world-readable permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtains sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5031?: The web interface in CUPS before 2.0 does not check that files have world-readable permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtains sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-5031?: CVE-2014-5031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5031?: CVE-2014-5031 primarily affects Apple Cups. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5031 published?: CVE-2014-5031 was published on 2014-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.1:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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