CVE-2014-9494: Medium severity Pivotal Software RabbitMQ vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2015
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Updated

RabbitMQ before 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the loopbackusers restriction via a crafted X-Forwareded-For header.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pivotal Software RabbitMQ<=3.3.5

Event History

Jan 20, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9494?

CVE-2014-9494 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9494?

To fix CVE-2014-9494, upgrade RabbitMQ to version 3.4.0 or later.

3

What versions of RabbitMQ are affected by CVE-2014-9494?

CVE-2014-9494 affects RabbitMQ versions prior to 3.4.0, including all versions up to 3.3.5.

4

What impact does CVE-2014-9494 have on system security?

CVE-2014-9494 allows attackers to bypass the loopback_users restriction, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is a patch available for CVE-2014-9494?

Yes, a patch is available by upgrading to RabbitMQ version 3.4.0 or later.

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