# CVE-2014-1649: The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a cra

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2014-05-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-127/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67189
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/antivirus/symantec_workspace_streaming_exec.rb

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