How severe is CVE-2014-1644?

CVE-2014-1644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1644?

CVE-2014-1644 primarily affects Symantec Liveupdate Administrator. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1644?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1644 published?

CVE-2014-1644 was published on 2014-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1644

CVE-2014-1644 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Liveupdate Administrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Symantec Liveupdate Administrator
Published: 2014-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The forgotten-password feature in forcepasswd.do in the management GUI in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) 2.x before 2.3.2.110 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by providing the e-mail address associated with a user account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1644?: The forgotten-password feature in forcepasswd.do in the management GUI in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) 2.x before 2.3.2.110 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by providing the e-mail address associated with a user account.
How severe is CVE-2014-1644?: CVE-2014-1644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1644?: CVE-2014-1644 primarily affects Symantec Liveupdate Administrator. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1644?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1644 published?: CVE-2014-1644 was published on 2014-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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