CVE-2014-2213: Open redirect vulnerability in the password reset functionality in POSH 3.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attack

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2213 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting posh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Open redirect vulnerability in the password reset functionality in POSH 3.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirect parameter to portal/scr_sendmd5.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2019-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: posh project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

posh project posh UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0 and <= 3.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade posh

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade posh

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison posh sudo apt install posh=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold posh

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list posh sudo dnf downgrade posh-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add posh

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.

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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-2014-2213?

posh: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2213 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2213 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-2014-2213 affect?

CVE-2014-2213 affects posh. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Open redirect vulnerability in the password reset functionality in POSH 3.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirect parameter to portal/scr_sendmd

How urgent is CVE-2014-2213?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-2214 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0 through 3.2.1 al

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