CVE-2014-3851: usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which all

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3851 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting pyplate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password by reading this file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyplate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-07 11:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyplate pyplate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.08

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pyplate || rpm -q pyplate || pyplate --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pyplate sudo apt install pyplate=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo apt-mark hold pyplate

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pyplate sudo dnf downgrade pyplate-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo dnf versionlock add pyplate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2014-3851?

pyplate: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3851 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3851 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-2014-3851 affect?

CVE-2014-3851 affects pyplate. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). usr/lib/cgi-bin/create_passwd_file.py in Pyplate 0.08 uses world-readable permissions for passwd.db, which allows local users to obtain the administrator password by reading this file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3851?

Priority 21/100. Public exploit reference

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