CVE-2014-5131: Avolve Software ProjectDox 8.1 makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5131 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting projectdox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Avolve Software ProjectDox 8.1 makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging ciphertext reuse.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avolvesoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-27 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avolvesoftware projectdox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison projectdox sudo apt install projectdox=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo apt-mark hold projectdox

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

dnf --showduplicates list projectdox sudo dnf downgrade projectdox-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add projectdox

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-2014-5131?

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

Is CVE-2014-5131 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5131 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-2014-5131 affect?

CVE-2014-5131 affects projectdox. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Avolve Software ProjectDox 8.1 makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging ciphertext reuse.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5131?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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