CVE-2014-1426

get_file_by_name does not check owner

Description

A vulnerability in maasserver.api.get_file_by_name of Ubuntu MAAS allows unauthenticated network clients to download any file. This issue affects: Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Ubuntu maas
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://launchpad.net/maas/+milestone/1.9.2 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1426?
CVE-2014-1426 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-1426?
To fix CVE-2014-1426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-1426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-1426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-1426?
CVE-2014-1426 affects Ubuntu maas.
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