CVE-2014-6260

Name: CVE-2014-6260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-15T18:59:13.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not require a password for modifying the pager command string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service (paging outage) by leveraging an unattended workstation, aka ZEN-15412.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not require a password for modifying the pager command string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service (paging outage) by leveraging an unattended workstation, aka ZEN-15412.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	<= 5.0.0	Beta 3
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	2.4.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	2.4.5	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	2.5.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	2.5.1	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	2.5.2	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.0.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.0.1	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.0.2	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.0.3	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.1.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.2.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	3.2.1	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	4.2.0	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	4.2.3	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	4.2.4	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	4.2.5	—
Zenoss	Zenoss Core	5.0.0	—

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/449452Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dHAc4PxUbs-4Dxzm1wSCE0sMz5UCMY6SW3PlMHSyuuQ/edit?usp=sharingVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/449452Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dHAc4PxUbs-4Dxzm1wSCE0sMz5UCMY6SW3PlMHSyuuQ/edit?usp=sharingVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6260?

How severe is CVE-2014-6260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6260?

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