CVE-2014-2960: Vision Critical before 2014-05-30 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, as demonst

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2960?

vision critical: upgrade to newer than 2014-05-30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2960 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2960 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-2014-2960 affect?

CVE-2014-2960 affects vision critical. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Vision Critical before 2014-05-30 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by image files and configuration files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2960?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-2960 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vision critical. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vision Critical before 2014-05-30 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by image files and configuration files.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2017-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: visioncritical

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-10 03:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

visioncritical vision critical UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2014-05-30

Fixed in: newer than 2014-05-30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vision-critical || rpm -q vision-critical || vision-critical --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2014-05-30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vision-critical

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vision-critical

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-2014-2960?

vision critical: upgrade to newer than 2014-05-30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2960 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2960 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-2014-2960 affect?

CVE-2014-2960 affects vision critical. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Vision Critical before 2014-05-30 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by image files and configuration files.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2960?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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