How severe is CVE-2014-9278?

CVE-2014-9278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9278?

CVE-2014-9278 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9278?

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

When was CVE-2014-9278 published?

CVE-2014-9278 was published on 2014-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9278

CVE-2014-9278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2014-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9278?: The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.
How severe is CVE-2014-9278?: CVE-2014-9278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9278?: CVE-2014-9278 affects Openbsd Openssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9278 published?: CVE-2014-9278 was published on 2014-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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