How severe is CVE-2014-5195?

CVE-2014-5195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5195?

CVE-2014-5195 primarily affects Ayatana Project Unity. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5195?

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-2014-5195 published?

CVE-2014-5195 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5195

CVE-2014-5195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ayatana Project Unity 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Ayatana Project Unity
Published: 2014-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unity before 7.2.3 and 7.3.x before 7.3.1, as used in Ubuntu, does not properly take focus of the keyboard when switching to the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by (1) leveraging a machine that had text selected when locking or (2) resuming from a suspension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5195?: Unity before 7.2.3 and 7.3.x before 7.3.1, as used in Ubuntu, does not properly take focus of the keyboard when switching to the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by (1) leveraging a machine that had text selected when locking or (2) resuming from a suspension.
How severe is CVE-2014-5195?: CVE-2014-5195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5195?: CVE-2014-5195 primarily affects Ayatana Project Unity. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5195?: 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-2014-5195 published?: CVE-2014-5195 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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