Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-1649?

Affected: Workspace Streaming (Symantec) versions 6.1, 6.1-sp1, 6.1-sp2, 6.1-sp3, 6.1-sp4. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-1649 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-1649 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-1649?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-1649?

Fixed versions are available, including Workspace Streaming 7.5.0.

How urgently should CVE-2014-1649 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2014-1649Workspace Streaming Vulnerability

The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a crafted XMLRPC request over HTTPS.

Published May 16, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-1649 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.9 v2) affecting Workspace Streaming (Symantec).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Workspace Streaming 7.5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

7.9

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

42%

Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

55/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00

Description

The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a crafted XMLRPC request over HTTPS.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Workspace StreamingSymantec	6.1, 6.1-sp1, 6.1-sp2, 6.1-sp3, 6.1-sp4	7.5.0

Patched Releases

Workspace Streaming

7.5.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 16, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-264

References

advisorysymantec.com · securityupdates
exploitMSF symantec_workspace_streaming_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-33521
other33521
other67189

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a crafted XMLRPC request over HTTPS.
Affected: Workspace Streaming (Symantec) versions 6.1, 6.1-sp1, 6.1-sp2, 6.1-sp3, 6.1-sp4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Workspace Streaming 7.5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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