How severe is CVE-2014-9494?

CVE-2014-9494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9494?

CVE-2014-9494 affects Pivotal Software Rabbitmq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9494?

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

When was CVE-2014-9494 published?

CVE-2014-9494 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9494

CVE-2014-9494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Rabbitmq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Pivotal Software Rabbitmq
Published: 2015-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RabbitMQ before 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the loopback_users restriction via a crafted X-Forwareded-For header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9494?: RabbitMQ before 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the loopback_users restriction via a crafted X-Forwareded-For header.
How severe is CVE-2014-9494?: CVE-2014-9494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9494?: CVE-2014-9494 affects Pivotal Software Rabbitmq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9494 published?: CVE-2014-9494 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:rabbitmq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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