How severe is CVE-2014-5247?

CVE-2014-5247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5247?

CVE-2014-5247 primarily affects Spi-inc Ganeti. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5247?

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

When was CVE-2014-5247 published?

CVE-2014-5247 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5247

CVE-2014-5247 is a low-severity vulnerability in Spi-inc Ganeti 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Spi-inc Ganeti
Published: 2014-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, which allows local users to obtain SSL keys, remote API credentials, and other sensitive information by reading the file, related to the upgrade command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5247?: The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, which allows local users to obtain SSL keys, remote API credentials, and other sensitive information by reading the file, related to the upgrade command.
How severe is CVE-2014-5247?: CVE-2014-5247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5247?: CVE-2014-5247 primarily affects Spi-inc Ganeti. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5247 published?: CVE-2014-5247 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.10.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:spi-inc:ganeti:2.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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