CVE-2014-6259: Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remot...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 can be forced to consume excessive memory and CPU when it processes a specially crafted XML document. In business terms, exposed monitoring systems could become unavailable, reducing operational visibility during incidents. Exposure is most likely where Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 or older relevant builds process untrusted XML from remote users or integrations. The source bundle provides no CPEs and lists affected vendor/product fields as n/a, so asset confirmation requires local inventory. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy Zenoss deployments. Prioritize internet-facing or integration-heavy monitoring systems because outage of the monitoring platform can impair detection, response, and operational confidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory Zenoss Core versions and identify systems through 5 Beta 3.; Check Zenoss or CERT guidance for ZEN-15414 remediation details.; Restrict network access to Zenoss XML-processing interfaces where possible..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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