CVE-2014-3004

CVE-2014-3004 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Castor Project Castor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration for the Xerces SAX Parser in Castor before 1.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XML document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3004?
The default configuration for the Xerces SAX Parser in Castor before 1.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XML document.
How severe is CVE-2014-3004?
CVE-2014-3004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3004 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3004?
CVE-2014-3004 primarily affects Castor Project Castor. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3004?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3004 published?
CVE-2014-3004 was published on 2014-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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