How severe is CVE-2014-9623?

CVE-2014-9623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9623?

CVE-2014-9623 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9623?

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

When was CVE-2014-9623 published?

CVE-2014-9623 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9623

CVE-2014-9623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Redhat Openstack
Published: 2015-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack Glance 2014.2.x through 2014.2.1, 2014.1.3, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass the storage quota and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by deleting an image in the saving state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9623?: OpenStack Glance 2014.2.x through 2014.2.1, 2014.1.3, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass the storage quota and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by deleting an image in the saving state.
How severe is CVE-2014-9623?: CVE-2014-9623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9623?: CVE-2014-9623 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9623 published?: CVE-2014-9623 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2014.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2014.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2014.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2014.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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