How severe is CVE-2014-9016?

CVE-2014-9016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9016?

CVE-2014-9016 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9016?

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

When was CVE-2014-9016 published?

CVE-2014-9016 was published on 2014-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9016

CVE-2014-9016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2014-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The password hashing API in Drupal 7.x before 7.34 and the Secure Password Hashes (aka phpass) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.1 for Drupal allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9016?: The password hashing API in Drupal 7.x before 7.34 and the Secure Password Hashes (aka phpass) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.1 for Drupal allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2014-9016?: CVE-2014-9016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9016?: CVE-2014-9016 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9016 published?: CVE-2014-9016 was published on 2014-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:secure_password_hashes_project:secure_passwords_hashes:*:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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