CVE-2014-1691Horde Application Framework Code Injection
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.
Published Apr 1, 2014 · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-1691, DSA-2853-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-1691
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-1691 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Horde Application Framework, horde3 (debian), php-horde-util (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Horde Application Framework 5.1.0, horde3 3.3.8+debian0-3, php-horde-util 2.3.0-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
60/100
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1691
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-1691
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-1691
- advisoryhttps://github.com/horde/horde/commit/acf67ab4a633037849aca9e4a7592465b999ad93
- patch[oss-security] 20140128 Remote code execution in horde < 5.1.1
- patch[oss-security] 20140128 Re: Remote code execution in horde < 5.1.1
Description
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.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Horde Application FrameworkHorde | 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4 | 5.1.0 |
| horde3debian | See advisory | 3.3.8+debian0-3 |
| php-horde-utildebian | See advisory | 2.3.0-1 |
Patched Releases
Horde Application Framework
5.1.0
horde3
3.3.8+debian0-3
php-horde-util
2.3.0-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 1, 2014
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2014-1691
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2014-1691
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorygithub.com · acf67ab
- patch[oss-security] 20140128 Remote code execution in horde < 5.1.1
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Horde Application Framework versions 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4; horde3 (debian); php-horde-util (debian). 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 Horde Application Framework 5.1.0, horde3 3.3.8+debian0-3, php-horde-util 2.3.0-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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