Is CVE-2014-6261 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-6261 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-6261?

CVE-2014-6261 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

How do I patch CVE-2014-6261?

Patch guidance is available from zenoss security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2014-6261.

CVE-2014-6261 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2014-6261?

20 products: zenoss zenoss core, zenoss zenoss core, zenoss zenoss core, zenoss zenoss core, zenoss zenoss core, and 15 more.

Description

Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly implement the Check For Updates feature, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) spoofing the callhome server or (2) deploying a crafted web site that is visited during a login session, aka ZEN-12657.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Access Vector: network
Access Cmplx: medium
Auth: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete
Weaknesses: CWE-94 · Code Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ZENOSS
Published: 12/15/2014
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

zenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_corezenoss : zenoss_core

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2014-6261. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2014-6261

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CVE-2014-6261 vulnerability