CVE-2014-8120: The agent in Thermostat before 1.0.6, when using unspecified configurations, allows local users to obtain the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8120?

thermostat: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8120 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8120 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-2014-8120 affect?

CVE-2014-8120 affects thermostat. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). The agent in Thermostat before 1.0.6, when using unspecified configurations, allows local users to obtain the JMX management URLs of all local Java virtual machines and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8120?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting thermostat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The agent in Thermostat before 1.0.6, when using unspecified configurations, allows local users to obtain the JMX management URLs of all local Java virtual machines and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: thermostat project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-18 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thermostat project thermostat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thermostat

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-2014-8120?

thermostat: upgrade to newer than 1.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8120 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8120 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-2014-8120 affect?

CVE-2014-8120 affects thermostat. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). The agent in Thermostat before 1.0.6, when using unspecified configurations, allows local users to obtain the JMX management URLs of all local Java virtual machines and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8120?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities

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