How severe is CVE-2014-7144?

CVE-2014-7144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7144?

CVE-2014-7144 primarily affects Openstack Keystonemiddleware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7144?

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

When was CVE-2014-7144 published?

CVE-2014-7144 was published on 2014-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7144

CVE-2014-7144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Keystonemiddleware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Openstack Keystonemiddleware
Published: 2014-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack keystonemiddleware (formerly python-keystoneclient) 0.x before 0.11.0 and 1.x before 1.2.0 disables certification verification when the "insecure" option is set in a paste configuration (paste.ini) file regardless of the value, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7144?: OpenStack keystonemiddleware (formerly python-keystoneclient) 0.x before 0.11.0 and 1.x before 1.2.0 disables certification verification when the "insecure" option is set in a paste configuration (paste.ini) file regardless of the value, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-7144?: CVE-2014-7144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7144?: CVE-2014-7144 primarily affects Openstack Keystonemiddleware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7144 published?: CVE-2014-7144 was published on 2014-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:keystonemiddleware:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:keystonemiddleware:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:keystonemiddleware:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:python-keystoneclient:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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