How severe is CVE-2014-8126?

CVE-2014-8126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8126 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-2014-8126?

CVE-2014-8126 affects Wisc Htcondor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8126?

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-2014-8126 published?

CVE-2014-8126 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8126

CVE-2014-8126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wisc Htcondor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Wisc Htcondor
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The scheduler in HTCondor before 8.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8126?: The scheduler in HTCondor before 8.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2014-8126?: CVE-2014-8126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8126 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-2014-8126?: CVE-2014-8126 affects Wisc Htcondor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8126?: 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-2014-8126 published?: CVE-2014-8126 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wisc:htcondor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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