How severe is CVE-2014-7208?

CVE-2014-7208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7208?

CVE-2014-7208 affects Gparted. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7208?

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-2014-7208 published?

CVE-2014-7208 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7208

CVE-2014-7208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gparted with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Gparted
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7208?: GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.
How severe is CVE-2014-7208?: CVE-2014-7208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7208?: CVE-2014-7208 affects Gparted. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7208?: 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-2014-7208 published?: CVE-2014-7208 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gparted:gparted:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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