How severe is CVE-2014-7143?

CVE-2014-7143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-7143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7143?

CVE-2014-7143 affects Twisted. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7143?

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-2014-7143 published?

CVE-2014-7143 was published on 2019-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7143

CVE-2014-7143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twisted with a CVSS 3.x 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Twisted
Published: 2019-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Python Twisted 14.0 trustRoot is not respected in HTTP client

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7143?: Python Twisted 14.0 trustRoot is not respected in HTTP client
How severe is CVE-2014-7143?: CVE-2014-7143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-7143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7143?: CVE-2014-7143 affects Twisted. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7143?: 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-2014-7143 published?: CVE-2014-7143 was published on 2019-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:twisted:twisted:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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