CVE-2014-4668: The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-4668?

fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mageia: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cherokee: upgrade to newer than 1.2.103. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-4668 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4668 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-2014-4668 affect?

CVE-2014-4668 affects fedora, mageia, cherokee. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empt

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-4668?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATEMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-4668 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting fedora, mageia, cherokee. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2014-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cherokee-project · fedoraproject · mageia project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-02 04:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 20 · 21 · 22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mageia project mageia MITIGATE

Affected: 4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

cherokee-project cherokee UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.103 · 1.2.2 · 1.2.98 · 1.2.99 · 1.2.101 · 1.2.102

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.103

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.103 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cherokee

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cherokee

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-2014-4668?

fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mageia: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; cherokee: upgrade to newer than 1.2.103. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4668 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4668 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-2014-4668 affect?

CVE-2014-4668 affects fedora, mageia, cherokee. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empt

How urgent is CVE-2014-4668?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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