CVE-2014-6278
GNU Bash OS Command Injection Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
99.6%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.9%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2025-10-02
Added
Summary
GNU Bash contains an OS command injection vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted environment.
Affected software
Vendor: GNU · Product: GNU Bash
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-78
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in GNU
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2014-6271 | GNU Bourne-Again Shell (Bash) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-7169 | GNU Bourne-Again Shell (Bash) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability | 99.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-24061 | GNU InetUtils Argument Injection Vulnerability | 97.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-4911 | GNU C Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 81.4% | Yes |
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