How severe is CVE-2014-5443?

CVE-2014-5443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5443?

CVE-2014-5443 primarily affects Seafile Seafile Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5443?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-5443 published?

CVE-2014-5443 was published on 2018-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5443

CVE-2014-5443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seafile Seafile Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Seafile Seafile Server
Published: 2018-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Seafile Server before 3.1.2 and Server Professional Edition before 3.1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via vectors related to ccnet handling user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5443?: Seafile Server before 3.1.2 and Server Professional Edition before 3.1.0 allow local users to gain privileges via vectors related to ccnet handling user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2014-5443?: CVE-2014-5443 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5443?: CVE-2014-5443 primarily affects Seafile Seafile Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5443?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-5443 published?: CVE-2014-5443 was published on 2018-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:seafile:seafile_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seafile:seafile_server:*:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*

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