PatchTheCVECVE-2014-3417: uPortal before 4.0.13.1 does not properly check the CONFIG permission, which allows remote authenticated users
CVE-2014-3417 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting uportal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
uPortal before 4.0.13.1 does not properly check the CONFIG permission, which allows remote authenticated users to configure portlets by leveraging the SUBSCRIBE permission for a portlet.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2014-05-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-3417?
uportal: upgrade to newer than 4.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-3417 being exploited?
CVE-2014-3417 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-2014-3417 affect?
CVE-2014-3417 affects uportal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). uPortal before 4.0.13.1 does not properly check the CONFIG permission, which allows remote authenticated users to configure portlets by leveraging the SUBSCRIBE permission for a portlet.
How urgent is CVE-2014-3417?
Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2014-3416 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE uPortal before 4.0.13.1 does not properly check the MANAGE permissions, which allows remote authenticated user