How severe is CVE-2014-7960?

CVE-2014-7960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7960?

CVE-2014-7960 affects Openstack Swift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7960?

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

When was CVE-2014-7960 published?

CVE-2014-7960 was published on 2014-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7960

CVE-2014-7960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Swift with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Openstack Swift
Published: 2014-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the max_meta_count and other metadata constraints via multiple crafted requests which exceed the limit when combined.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7960?: OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the max_meta_count and other metadata constraints via multiple crafted requests which exceed the limit when combined.
How severe is CVE-2014-7960?: CVE-2014-7960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7960?: CVE-2014-7960 affects Openstack Swift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7960 published?: CVE-2014-7960 was published on 2014-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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