How severe is CVE-2014-9682?

CVE-2014-9682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-9682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9682?

CVE-2014-9682 affects Dns-sync Project Dns-sync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9682?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9682 published?

CVE-2014-9682 was published on 2015-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9682

CVE-2014-9682 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dns-sync Project Dns-sync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dns-sync Project Dns-sync
Published: 2015-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The dns-sync module before 0.1.1 for node.js allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the first argument to the resolve API function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9682?: The dns-sync module before 0.1.1 for node.js allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the first argument to the resolve API function.
How severe is CVE-2014-9682?: CVE-2014-9682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-9682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9682?: CVE-2014-9682 affects Dns-sync Project Dns-sync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9682?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9682 published?: CVE-2014-9682 was published on 2015-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dns-sync_project:dns-sync:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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