How severe is CVE-2014-7209?

CVE-2014-7209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7209?

CVE-2014-7209 affects Debian Mime-support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7209?

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-2014-7209 published?

CVE-2014-7209 was published on 2015-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7209

CVE-2014-7209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Mime-support 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Debian Mime-support
Published: 2015-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

run-mailcap in the Debian mime-support package before 3.52-1+deb7u1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7209?: run-mailcap in the Debian mime-support package before 3.52-1+deb7u1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2014-7209?: CVE-2014-7209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7209?: CVE-2014-7209 affects Debian Mime-support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7209?: 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-2014-7209 published?: CVE-2014-7209 was published on 2015-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:mime-support:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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