CVE-2014-9152: The _user_resource_create function in the Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal uses a password o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9152?

services: upgrade to newer than 7.x-3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9152 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9152 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-2014-9152 affect?

CVE-2014-9152 affects services. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The _user_resource_create function in the Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal uses a password of 1 when creating new user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9152 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 _user_resource_create function in the Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal uses a password of 1 when creating new user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.x-3.9

Fixed in: newer than 7.x-3.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.x-3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade services

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-2014-9152?

services: upgrade to newer than 7.x-3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9152 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9152 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-2014-9152 affect?

CVE-2014-9152 affects services. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The _user_resource_create function in the Services module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.10 for Drupal uses a password of 1 when creating new user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9152?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

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