CVE-2014-9151: The Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not properly limit the rate of authentication atte

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9151 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not properly limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2014-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: services project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-01 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

services project services DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-3.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-3.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison services sudo apt install services=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.9> sudo apt-mark hold services

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

dnf --showduplicates list services sudo dnf downgrade services-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.9> sudo dnf versionlock add services

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-2014-9151?

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

Is CVE-2014-9151 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9151 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-2014-9151 affect?

CVE-2014-9151 affects services. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not properly limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9151?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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