How severe is CVE-2014-1517?

CVE-2014-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1517?

CVE-2014-1517 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 204 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1517?

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

When was CVE-2014-1517 published?

CVE-2014-1517 was published on 2014-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1517

CVE-2014-1517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2014-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The login form in Bugzilla 2.x, 3.x, 4.x before 4.4.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.3 does not properly handle a correctly authenticated but unintended login attempt, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by arranging for a victim to login to the attacker's account and then submit a vulnerability report, related to a "login CSRF" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1517?: The login form in Bugzilla 2.x, 3.x, 4.x before 4.4.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.3 does not properly handle a correctly authenticated but unintended login attempt, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by arranging for a victim to login to the attacker's account and then submit a vulnerability report, related to a "login CSRF" issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-1517?: CVE-2014-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1517?: CVE-2014-1517 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 204 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1517 published?: CVE-2014-1517 was published on 2014-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (204)

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