Is CVE-2014-6278 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-6278 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-6278 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-6278 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-6278?

CVE-2014-6278 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-6278

Published: October 2, 2025

EPSS:89.74%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

GNU Bash contains an OS command injection vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted environment.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

GNU Bash OS Command Injection Vulnerability

GNU Bash contains an OS command injection vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted environment.

Added to KEV: 2025-10-02Federal patch deadline: 2025-10-23

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in GNU Bash is an OS command injection flaw, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through specially crafted environments. Its very high EPSS score of 0.89736 and inclusion in CISA's KEV indicate widespread and active exploitation, making it a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV, confirming its use in real-world attacks. The nature of the flaw indicates it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

It is imperative to update GNU Bash to a patched version to mitigate this command injection vulnerability. Ensure all systems using Bash are promptly updated.

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-2014-6278 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-2014-6278 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.