HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-3439
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CVE-2014-3439

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 7, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ConsoleServlet in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3439 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-3439. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec1 product(s)
endpoint protection manager
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (12)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3439
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 7, 2014

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-3439 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.