CVE-2014-3852: Pyplate 0.08 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for the id cookie, which makes it easie

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pyplate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pyplate 0.08 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for the id cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyplate

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 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyplate pyplate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.08

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pyplate sudo apt install pyplate=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo apt-mark hold pyplate

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

dnf --showduplicates list pyplate sudo dnf downgrade pyplate-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.08> sudo dnf versionlock add pyplate

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3852?

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

Is CVE-2014-3852 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3852 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-2014-3852 affect?

CVE-2014-3852 affects pyplate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pyplate 0.08 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for the id cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3852?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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