How severe is CVE-2014-2014?

CVE-2014-2014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2014?

CVE-2014-2014 primarily affects Imapsync Project Imapsync. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2014?

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

When was CVE-2014-2014 published?

CVE-2014-2014 was published on 2014-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2014

CVE-2014-2014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imapsync Project Imapsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Imapsync Project Imapsync
Published: 2014-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

imapsync before 1.584, when running with the --tls option, attempts a cleartext login when a certificate verification failure occurs, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2014?: imapsync before 1.584, when running with the --tls option, attempts a cleartext login when a certificate verification failure occurs, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2014-2014?: CVE-2014-2014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2014?: CVE-2014-2014 primarily affects Imapsync Project Imapsync. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2014 published?: CVE-2014-2014 was published on 2014-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.504:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.508:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.516:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.518:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.525:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.542:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.547:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.554:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.558:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.564:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.567:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:1.569:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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