CVE-2014-7823

Name: CVE-2014-7823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-13T21:32:04.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7823 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The virDomainGetXMLDesc API in Libvirt before 1.2.11 allows remote read-only users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_MIGRATABLE flag, which triggers the use of the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Libvirt	<= 1.2.10
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.0
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.1
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.2
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.3
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.4
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.5
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.6
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.7
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.8
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.9

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7823?

How severe is CVE-2014-7823?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7823 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7823?

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Source: NVD / NIST