CVE-2014-7230

Name: CVE-2014-7230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-08T19:55:04.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7230 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The processutils.execute function in OpenStack oslo-incubator, Cinder, Nova, and Trove before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.3 allows local users to obtain passwords from commands that cause a ProcessExecutionError by reading the log.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The processutils.execute function in OpenStack oslo-incubator, Cinder, Nova, and Trove before 2013.2.4 and 2014.1 before 2014.1.3 allows local users to obtain passwords from commands that cause a ProcessExecutionError by reading the log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Cinder	>= 2013.2, < 2013.2.4
Openstack	Cinder	>= 2014.1, < 2014.1.3
Openstack	Nova	>= 2013.2, < 2013.2.4
Openstack	Nova	>= 2014.1, < 2014.1.3
Openstack	Trove	>= 2013.2, < 2013.2.4
Openstack	Trove	>= 2014.1, < 2014.1.3
Redhat	Openstack	5.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1939.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/853Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2405-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/oslo-incubator/+bug/1343604Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96725Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1939.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/853Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2405-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/oslo-incubator/+bug/1343604Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96725Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7230?

How severe is CVE-2014-7230?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7230 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7230?

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