How severe is CVE-2014-5369?

CVE-2014-5369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5369?

CVE-2014-5369 primarily affects Enigmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5369?

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

When was CVE-2014-5369 published?

CVE-2014-5369 was published on 2014-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5369

CVE-2014-5369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enigmail 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Enigmail
Published: 2014-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Enigmail 1.7.x before 1.7.2 sends emails in plaintext when encryption is enabled and only BCC recipients are specified, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5369?: Enigmail 1.7.x before 1.7.2 sends emails in plaintext when encryption is enabled and only BCC recipients are specified, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2014-5369?: CVE-2014-5369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5369?: CVE-2014-5369 primarily affects Enigmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5369 published?: CVE-2014-5369 was published on 2014-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:enigmail:enigmail:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:enigmail:enigmail:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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