UNKNOWN CVSS 6.0
Published: 2014-04-15

CVE-2014-0105

openstack python-keystoneclient Security Advisory (CVE-2014-0105)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-0105 impacting openstack python-keystoneclient. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The auth_token middleware in the OpenStack Python client library for Keystone (aka python-keystoneclient) before 0.7.0 does not properly retrieve user tokens from memcache, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges in opportunistic circumstances via a large number of requests, related to an "interaction between eventlet and python-memcached."

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product openstack / python-keystoneclient
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-255

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-0105 impacting openstack python-keystoneclient.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-0105.yaml
id: cve-2014-0105

info:
  name: openstack python-keystoneclient - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-0105 affecting openstack python-keystoneclient.
    Evaluation: The auth_token middleware in the OpenStack Python client library for Keystone (aka python-keystoneclient) before 0.7.0 does not properly retrieve user...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-0105
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.0
    cve-id: CVE-2014-0105
    cwe-id: CWE-255
  tags: cve,cve-2014-0105,openstack,python-keystoneclient,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "python-keystoneclient"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-0105.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-0105
# Target: openstack python-keystoneclient | CVSS: 6.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-0105 (openstack python-keystoneclient)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against openstack python-keystoneclient scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-0105.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-0105
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install python-keystoneclient 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade python-keystoneclient 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update python-keystoneclient

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i python-keystoneclient 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i python-keystoneclient

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-0105 in openstack python-keystoneclient?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update openstack python-keystoneclient packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-0105?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-0105?

CVE-2014-0105 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-0105
Weakness CWE-255
Vendor openstack
Product python-keystoneclient
Published 2014-04-15
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P