CVE-2014-5247: The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5247 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ganeti. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, which allows local users to obtain SSL keys, remote API credentials, and other sensitive information by reading the file, related to the upgrade command.

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	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spi-inc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-29 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spi-inc ganeti DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.10.0 · 2.10.0 beta1 · 2.10.0 rc1 · 2.10.0 rc2 · 2.10.0 rc3 · 2.10.1 · 2.10.2 · 2.10.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ganeti sudo apt install ganeti=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10.0> sudo apt-mark hold ganeti

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

dnf --showduplicates list ganeti sudo dnf downgrade ganeti-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ganeti

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-2014-5247?

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

Is CVE-2014-5247 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5247 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-2014-5247 affect?

CVE-2014-5247 affects ganeti. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, which allows local users to obtain SSL ke

How urgent is CVE-2014-5247?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-7945 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The RESTful control interface (aka RAPI or ganeti-rapi) in Ganeti before 2.9.7, 2.10.x before 2.10.8, 2.11.x b
CVE-2015-7944 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The RESTful control interface (aka RAPI or ganeti-rapi) in Ganeti before 2.9.7, 2.10.x before 2.10.8, 2.11.x b

References

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