CVE-2014-6394

CVE-2014-6394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Apple Xcode
• Published: 2014-10-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

visionmedia send before 0.8.4 for Node.js uses a partial comparison for verifying whether a directory is within the document root, which allows remote attackers to access restricted directories, as demonstrated using "public-restricted" under a "public" directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6394?

visionmedia send before 0.8.4 for Node.js uses a partial comparison for verifying whether a directory is within the document root, which allows remote attackers to access restricted directories, as demonstrated using "public-restricted" under a "public" directory.

How severe is CVE-2014-6394?

CVE-2014-6394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6394?

CVE-2014-6394 primarily affects Apple Xcode. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6394?

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-2014-6394 published?

CVE-2014-6394 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00002.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/139938.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140020.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-September/139415.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/62170
• http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687263
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/24/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/30/10
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70100
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1146063
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96727
• https://github.com/visionmedia/send/commit/9c6ca9b2c0b880afd3ff91ce0d211213c5fa5f9a
• https://github.com/visionmedia/send/pull/59
• https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/send-directory-traversal
• https://support.apple.com/HT205217

Affected products (8)

• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joyent:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joyent:node.js:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joyent:node.js:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:joyent:node.js:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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