CVE-2014-3800: XBMC 13.0 uses world-readable permissions for .xbmc/userdata/sources.xml, which allows local users to obtain u

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3800 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting xbmc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XBMC 13.0 uses world-readable permissions for .xbmc/userdata/sources.xml, which allows local users to obtain user names and passwords by reading this file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xbmc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-07 11:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xbmc xbmc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xbmc sudo apt install xbmc=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo apt-mark hold xbmc

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

dnf --showduplicates list xbmc sudo dnf downgrade xbmc-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xbmc

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-2014-3800?

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

Is CVE-2014-3800 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3800 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-2014-3800 affect?

CVE-2014-3800 affects xbmc. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). XBMC 13.0 uses world-readable permissions for .xbmc/userdata/sources.xml, which allows local users to obtain user names and passwords by reading this file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3800?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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