CVE-2014-1426 is a critical vulnerability in Ubuntu MAAS versions prior to 1.9.2, specifically within the maasserver.api.get_file_by_name function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to download any file from affected MAAS servers over the network. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for complete confidentiality compromise. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the vulnerability remains a serious concern for unpatched systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.9.2CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:canonical:metal_as_a_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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