CVE-2014-9568: puppetlabs-rabbitmq 3.0 through 4.1 stores the RabbitMQ Erlang cookie value in the facts of a node, which allo

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9568 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting rabbitmq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

puppetlabs-rabbitmq 3.0 through 4.1 stores the RabbitMQ Erlang cookie value in the facts of a node, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by using Facter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: voxpupuli

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-03 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

voxpupuli rabbitmq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0 · 3.1.0 · 4.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rabbitmq sudo apt install rabbitmq=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold rabbitmq

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

dnf --showduplicates list rabbitmq sudo dnf downgrade rabbitmq-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rabbitmq

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-2014-9568?

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

Is CVE-2014-9568 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9568 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-2014-9568 affect?

CVE-2014-9568 affects rabbitmq. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). puppetlabs-rabbitmq 3.0 through 4.1 stores the RabbitMQ Erlang cookie value in the facts of a node, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by using Facter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9568?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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