How severe is CVE-2014-9622?

CVE-2014-9622 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9622?

CVE-2014-9622 affects Gentoo Xdg-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9622?

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

When was CVE-2014-9622 published?

CVE-2014-9622 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9622

CVE-2014-9622 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Xdg-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Gentoo Xdg-utils
Published: 2015-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in xdg-utils 1.1.0 RC1, when no supported desktop environment is identified, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the URL argument to xdg-open.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9622?: Eval injection vulnerability in xdg-utils 1.1.0 RC1, when no supported desktop environment is identified, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the URL argument to xdg-open.
How severe is CVE-2014-9622?: CVE-2014-9622 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9622?: CVE-2014-9622 affects Gentoo Xdg-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9622 published?: CVE-2014-9622 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:xdg-utils:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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