How severe is CVE-2014-3489?

CVE-2014-3489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3489?

CVE-2014-3489 primarily affects Redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-3489 published?

CVE-2014-3489 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3489

CVE-2014-3489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine
Published: 2014-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/util/miq-password.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3489?: lib/util/miq-password.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-3489?: CVE-2014-3489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3489?: CVE-2014-3489 primarily affects Redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3489 published?: CVE-2014-3489 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.0_management_engine:5.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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