CVE-2014-3851

Name: CVE-2014-3851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-07T11:13:35.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password by reading this file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pyplate	Pyplate	0.08

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3851?

usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password by reading this file.

How severe is CVE-2014-3851?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3851 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3851?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST