CVE-2014-2354: Cogent DataHub before 7.3.5 does not use a salt during password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dep

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2354?

cogent datahub: upgrade to newer than 7.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2354 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2354 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2354 affect?

CVE-2014-2354 affects cogent datahub. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Cogent DataHub before 7.3.5 does not use a salt during password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2354?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2354 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting cogent datahub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cogent DataHub before 7.3.5 does not use a salt during password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-916, CWE-255
Published	2014-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: cogentdatahub

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-30 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cogentdatahub cogent datahub UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.3.4 · 7.0 · 7.0.2 · 7.1.0 · 7.1.1 · 7.1.1.63 · 7.1.2 · 7.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 7.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cogent-datahub || rpm -q cogent-datahub || cogent-datahub --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cogent-datahub

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cogent-datahub

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2354?

cogent datahub: upgrade to newer than 7.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2354 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2354 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2354 affect?

CVE-2014-2354 affects cogent datahub. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Cogent DataHub before 7.3.5 does not use a salt during password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2354?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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