How severe is CVE-2014-8994?

CVE-2014-8994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8994?

CVE-2014-8994 affects Check Diskio Project Check Diskio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8994?

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

When was CVE-2014-8994 published?

CVE-2014-8994 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8994

CVE-2014-8994 is a low-severity vulnerability in Check Diskio Project Check Diskio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-18.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-18
Affected product: Check Diskio Project Check Diskio
Published: 2014-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The check_diskio plugin 3.2.6 and earlier for Nagios and Icinga allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name (tmp/check_diskio_status-*-*).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8994?: The check_diskio plugin 3.2.6 and earlier for Nagios and Icinga allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name (tmp/check_diskio_status-*-*).
How severe is CVE-2014-8994?: CVE-2014-8994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8994?: CVE-2014-8994 affects Check Diskio Project Check Diskio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8994?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8994 published?: CVE-2014-8994 was published on 2014-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:check_diskio_project:check_diskio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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