How severe is CVE-2014-1643?

CVE-2014-1643 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1643?

CVE-2014-1643 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1643?

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

When was CVE-2014-1643 published?

CVE-2014-1643 was published on 2014-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1643

CVE-2014-1643 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Management Server 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Management Server
Published: 2014-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web Email Protection component in Symantec Encryption Management Server (aka PGP Universal Server) before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to read the stored outbound e-mail messages of arbitrary users via a modified URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1643?: The Web Email Protection component in Symantec Encryption Management Server (aka PGP Universal Server) before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated users to read the stored outbound e-mail messages of arbitrary users via a modified URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-1643?: CVE-2014-1643 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1643?: CVE-2014-1643 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1643?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1643 published?: CVE-2014-1643 was published on 2014-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:3.3.0:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:3.3.0:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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