How severe is CVE-2014-2212?

CVE-2014-2212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2212?

CVE-2014-2212 primarily affects Posh Project Posh. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2212?

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

When was CVE-2014-2212 published?

CVE-2014-2212 was published on 2014-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2212

CVE-2014-2212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Posh Project Posh 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Posh Project Posh
Published: 2014-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The remember me feature in portal/scr_authentif.php in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0, 3.2.1, 3.3.0, and earlier stores the username and MD5 digest of the password in cleartext in a cookie, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2212?: The remember me feature in portal/scr_authentif.php in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0, 3.2.1, 3.3.0, and earlier stores the username and MD5 digest of the password in cleartext in a cookie, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this cookie.
How severe is CVE-2014-2212?: CVE-2014-2212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2212?: CVE-2014-2212 primarily affects Posh Project Posh. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2212 published?: CVE-2014-2212 was published on 2014-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (38)

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