CVE-2014-1217: Livetecs Timelive before 6.2.8 does not properly restrict access to systemsetting.aspx, which allows remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-1217 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting timeline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Livetecs Timelive before 6.2.8 does not properly restrict access to systemsetting.aspx, which allows remote attackers to change configurations and obtain the database connection string and credentials via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: livetecs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-28 14:09 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livetecs timeline DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.81 · 2.91 · 2.94 · 3.0.1 · 3.0.3 · 3.0.5 · 3.1.1 · 3.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.81

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy timeline || rpm -q timeline || timeline --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.81 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison timeline sudo apt install timeline=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.81> sudo apt-mark hold timeline

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list timeline sudo dnf downgrade timeline-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.81> sudo dnf versionlock add timeline

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1217?

timeline: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1217 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1217 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1217 affect?

CVE-2014-1217 affects timeline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Livetecs Timelive before 6.2.8 does not properly restrict access to systemsetting.aspx, which allows remote attackers to change configurations and obtain the database connection string and credentials via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1217?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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CVE-2014-2042 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Manage Project functionality in Livetecs Timelive before 6.5.1 a
CVE-2013-4898 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user profile page feature in the Timeline Plugin 4.2.5p9 for Soc

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