How severe is CVE-2014-3853?

CVE-2014-3853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3853?

CVE-2014-3853 affects Pyplate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3853?

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

When was CVE-2014-3853 published?

CVE-2014-3853 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3853

CVE-2014-3853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pyplate 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Pyplate
Published: 2014-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pyplate 0.08 does not set the secure flag for the id cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3853?: Pyplate 0.08 does not set the secure flag for the id cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.
How severe is CVE-2014-3853?: CVE-2014-3853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3853?: CVE-2014-3853 affects Pyplate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3853 published?: CVE-2014-3853 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pyplate:pyplate:0.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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