How severe is CVE-2014-0644?

CVE-2014-0644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0644?

CVE-2014-0644 primarily affects Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0644?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0644 published?

CVE-2014-0644 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0644

CVE-2014-0644 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Software
Published: 2014-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (CTA) 10 through SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an api/login request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/shadow file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0644?: EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (CTA) 10 through SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an api/login request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/shadow file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0644?: CVE-2014-0644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0644?: CVE-2014-0644 primarily affects Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0644?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0644 published?: CVE-2014-0644 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:cloud_tiering_appliance_software:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:cloud_tiering_appliance_software:10.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:cloud_tiering_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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