CVE-2014-7231

CVE-2014-7231 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openstack Cinder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The strutils.mask_password function in the OpenStack Oslo utility library, Cinder, Nova, and Trove before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.3 does not properly mask passwords when logging commands, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7231?
The strutils.mask_password function in the OpenStack Oslo utility library, Cinder, Nova, and Trove before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.3 does not properly mask passwords when logging commands, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the log.
How severe is CVE-2014-7231?
CVE-2014-7231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-7231 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7231?
CVE-2014-7231 primarily affects Openstack Cinder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7231?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7231 published?
CVE-2014-7231 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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