How severe is CVE-2014-3494?

CVE-2014-3494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3494?

CVE-2014-3494 primarily affects Kde Kdelibs. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3494?

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

When was CVE-2014-3494 published?

CVE-2014-3494 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3494

CVE-2014-3494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Kdelibs 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Kde Kdelibs
Published: 2014-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3494?: kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-3494?: CVE-2014-3494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3494?: CVE-2014-3494 primarily affects Kde Kdelibs. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3494 published?: CVE-2014-3494 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.10.97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.11.97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.12.97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kdelibs:4.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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