How severe is CVE-2014-7823?

CVE-2014-7823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7823?

CVE-2014-7823 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7823?

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

When was CVE-2014-7823 published?

CVE-2014-7823 was published on 2014-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7823

CVE-2014-7823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Redhat Libvirt
Published: 2014-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7823?: The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag.
How severe is CVE-2014-7823?: CVE-2014-7823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7823?: CVE-2014-7823 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7823 published?: CVE-2014-7823 was published on 2014-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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