How severe is CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 affects Apple Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4446?

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

When was CVE-2014-4446 published?

CVE-2014-4446 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4446

CVE-2014-4446 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Os X Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Os X Server
Published: 2014-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mail Service in Apple OS X Server before 4.0 does not enforce SACL changes until after a service restart, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a change made by an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4446?: Mail Service in Apple OS X Server before 4.0 does not enforce SACL changes until after a service restart, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a change made by an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2014-4446?: CVE-2014-4446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4446?: CVE-2014-4446 affects Apple Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4446?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4446 published?: CVE-2014-4446 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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