How severe is CVE-2014-5278?

CVE-2014-5278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-5278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5278?

CVE-2014-5278 affects Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5278?

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

When was CVE-2014-5278 published?

CVE-2014-5278 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5278

CVE-2014-5278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Docker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Docker
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in Docker before 1.2 via container names, which may collide with and override container IDs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5278?: A vulnerability exists in Docker before 1.2 via container names, which may collide with and override container IDs.
How severe is CVE-2014-5278?: CVE-2014-5278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-5278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5278?: CVE-2014-5278 affects Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5278 published?: CVE-2014-5278 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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