How severe is CVE-2014-8990?

CVE-2014-8990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8990?

CVE-2014-8990 primarily affects Lsyncd Project Lsyncd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8990?

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-2014-8990 published?

CVE-2014-8990 was published on 2014-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8990

CVE-2014-8990 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lsyncd Project Lsyncd 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Lsyncd Project Lsyncd
Published: 2014-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

default-rsyncssh.lua in Lsyncd 2.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8990?: default-rsyncssh.lua in Lsyncd 2.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2014-8990?: CVE-2014-8990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8990?: CVE-2014-8990 primarily affects Lsyncd Project Lsyncd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8990?: 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-2014-8990 published?: CVE-2014-8990 was published on 2014-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lsyncd_project:lsyncd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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