Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-0593 affects the Open Build Service helper obs-service-set_version. Older versions let user-supplied input reach a script without proper sanitization, allowing code execution on the server running the validator. The main business risk is compromise of build infrastructure, not ordinary end-user systems.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if OBS is part of software delivery. Build server compromise can affect release integrity and downstream trust. If OBS is not deployed, this should be tracked as low operational exposure.
Technical view
The vulnerable set_version source validator in obs-service-set_version before 0.5.3-1.1 has a command injection weakness mapped to CWE-78. CVSS 3.0 is 7.8 with local, low-privilege exploitation and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the executing server.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to OBS or openSUSE build environments using obs-service-set_version versions before 0.5.3-1.1. Organizations not running this build service are unlikely to be affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The sources describe possible code execution through unsanitized user input, but do not show active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for affected component, weakness class, and fixed version threshold. Public sources in the bundle do not provide detailed exploitation telemetry, broader product impact, or confirmed active attacks.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade obs-service-set_version to 0.5.3-1.1 or later where available.
- Review SUSE and openSUSE guidance for package-specific fixed versions.
- Limit who can submit inputs processed by OBS source validators.
- Audit affected build servers for unexpected jobs, files, or account changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OBS servers and workers for installed obs-service-set_version versions.
- Confirm vulnerable systems are not running versions before 0.5.3-1.1.
- Review the set_version script against the upstream fixed commit or vendor package.
- Check build logs around user-submitted inputs for abnormal validator behavior.
Public sources used
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [opensuse-buildservice] 20140303 EXE package formatCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=866966CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2014-0593/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/openSUSE/obs-service-set_version/commit/10d5bddcea29f74a175f7f550924bf6407e52e93CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.