CVE-2014-7143: Twisted Python Twisted TrustRoot Is Not Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3c45-wgjp-7v9r
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-295
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-7143 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) python twisted trustroot is not vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Twisted libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves python twisted trustroot is not respected in http client. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.0.1.

CVE-2014-7143 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-7143
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3c45-wgjp-7v9r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Affected Product Twisted
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2014-7143

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Twisted dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Twisted fixed: 14.0.1 
pip install Twisted>=14.0.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show Twisted

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2014-7143, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show Twisted

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Twisted in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show Twisted command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Twisted, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Python Twisted 14.0.0 `trustRoot` is not respected in HTTP client

CVE-2014-7143 Affected Twisted Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Twisted
pypi/Twisted
PyPI
≥ 14.0.0
< 14.0.1
All 1 versions
14.0.0
14.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-7143 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7143
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/twisted/twisted/commit/3b5942252f5f3e45862a0e12b266ab29e243cc33
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-7143
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/961... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96135
Twisted Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/twisted/PYSEC-2019-212.yaml
Twisted Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/twisted/twisted
Twisted Security Information SECURITY
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-7143
Twisted Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/22/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7143?
CVE-2014-7143 is a security vulnerability in Twisted involving Python Twisted trustRoot is not respected in HTTP client under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation.
Which Twisted versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.0.1 across affected packages: Twisted.
What version fixes CVE-2014-7143?
Upgrading to 14.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Twisted affected?
Yes, Twisted is affected in releases prior to 14.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 14.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-7143?
CVE-2014-7143 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-7143?
CVE-2014-7143 is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation (The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2014-7143?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show Twisted'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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