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CVE-2014-3445

CWE-522Published: January 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

backup.php in HandsomeWeb SOS Webpages before 1.1.12 does not require knowledge of the cleartext password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of the administrator password hash.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3445 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

handsomeweb1 product(s)

sos webpages

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126844/HandsomeWeb-SOS-Webpages-1.1.11-Backup-Hash-Disclosure.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/130

ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/soswebpages/files/SOS%20Webpages/SOS%20Webpages%201.1.12/

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67644

ADVISORYhttps://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-3445/

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126844/HandsomeWeb-SOS-Webpages-1.1.11-Backup-Hash-Disclosure.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/130

ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/soswebpages/files/SOS%20Webpages/SOS%20Webpages%201.1.12/

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67644

ADVISORYhttps://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-3445/

All References (10)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126844/HandsomeWeb-SOS-Webpages-1.1.11-Backup-Hash-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/130Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://sourceforge.net/projects/soswebpages/files/SOS%20Webpages/SOS%20Webpages%201.1.12/Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67644Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-3445/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126844/HandsomeWeb-SOS-Webpages-1.1.11-Backup-Hash-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/130Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://sourceforge.net/projects/soswebpages/files/SOS%20Webpages/SOS%20Webpages%201.1.12/Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67644Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-3445/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3445

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-522

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedJan 28, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-522)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2014-3445 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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