Is CVE-2014-0130 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0130 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-0130 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-0130 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0130?

CVE-2014-0130 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-0130

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:45.37%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.5th

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in actionpack/lib/abstract_controller/base.rb in the implicit-render implementation in Ruby on Rails allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted request.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Ruby on Rails Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A directory traversal vulnerability in Ruby on Rails' implicit-render implementation allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted requests. The high EPSS score of 0.45374 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The remote nature of the attack vector makes it a critical concern.

Recommended Action

Update Ruby on Rails to a patched version. Ensure proper input validation and sanitization are in place for all file path-related operations.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0130 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2014-0130 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.