How severe is CVE-2014-1474?

CVE-2014-1474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1474?

CVE-2014-1474 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1474?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1474 published?

CVE-2014-1474 was published on 2014-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1474

CVE-2014-1474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Rt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Bestpractical Rt
Published: 2014-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Email::Address::List before 0.02, as used in RT 4.2.0 through 4.2.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a string without an address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1474?: Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Email::Address::List before 0.02, as used in RT 4.2.0 through 4.2.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a string without an address.
How severe is CVE-2014-1474?: CVE-2014-1474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1474?: CVE-2014-1474 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1474 published?: CVE-2014-1474 was published on 2014-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:rt:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:rt:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:rt:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:email\:\:address\:\:list_project:email\:\:address\:\:list:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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