CVE-2014-5449: Zarafa WebAccess 4.1 and WebApp uses world-readable permissions for the files in their tmp directory, which al

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-5449 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting webaccess, webapp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zarafa WebAccess 4.1 and WebApp uses world-readable permissions for the files in their tmp directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading temporary session data.

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-200
Published	2014-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zarafa

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-20 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zarafa webaccess DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webaccess sudo apt install webaccess=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold webaccess

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

dnf --showduplicates list webaccess sudo dnf downgrade webaccess-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webaccess

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.

zarafa webapp MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2014-5449?

webaccess: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; webapp: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5449 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5449 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-2014-5449 affect?

CVE-2014-5449 affects webaccess, webapp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Zarafa WebAccess 4.1 and WebApp uses world-readable permissions for the files in their tmp directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading temporary session data.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5449?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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