CVE-2014-1691

What it is

The framework/Util/lib/Horde/Variables.php script in the Util library in Horde before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to conduct object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted serialized object in the _formvars form.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

42.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2014-04-01 15:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 42.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2014-04-01 15:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:05 UTC

Exploit probability

42.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-94 · Code injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Horde Application Framework ≤ 5.1.0
• Horde Application Framework 5.0.0
• Horde Application Framework 5.0.1
• Horde Application Framework 5.0.2
• Horde Application Framework 5.0.3
• Horde Application Framework 5.0.4

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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