CVE-2014-2319: The Encrypt Files feature in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 14.02.05 uses legacy ZIP encryption even if the AE

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2319?

powerarchiver: upgrade to newer than 14.02.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2319 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2319 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2319 affect?

CVE-2014-2319 affects powerarchiver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Encrypt Files feature in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 14.02.05 uses legacy ZIP encryption even if the AES 256-bit selection is chosen, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via a known-p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2319?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2319 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting powerarchiver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Encrypt Files feature in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 14.02.05 uses legacy ZIP encryption even if the AES 256-bit selection is chosen, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via a known-plaintext attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: powerarchiver

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-14 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powerarchiver powerarchiver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 14.02.03 · 14.00 · 14.01 · 14.02

Fixed in: newer than 14.02.03

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.02.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerarchiver

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2319?

powerarchiver: upgrade to newer than 14.02.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2319 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2319 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-2014-2319 affect?

CVE-2014-2319 affects powerarchiver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Encrypt Files feature in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 14.02.05 uses legacy ZIP encryption even if the AES 256-bit selection is chosen, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via a known-p

How urgent is CVE-2014-2319?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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