How severe is CVE-2014-3496?

CVE-2014-3496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-3496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3496?

CVE-2014-3496 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3496?

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

When was CVE-2014-3496 published?

CVE-2014-3496 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3496

CVE-2014-3496 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Redhat Openshift
Published: 2014-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cartridge_repository.rb in OpenShift Origin and Enterprise 1.2.8 through 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a Source-Url ending with a (1) .tar.gz, (2) .zip, (3) .tgz, or (4) .tar file extension in a cartridge manifest file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3496?: cartridge_repository.rb in OpenShift Origin and Enterprise 1.2.8 through 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a Source-Url ending with a (1) .tar.gz, (2) .zip, (3) .tgz, or (4) .tar file extension in a cartridge manifest file.
How severe is CVE-2014-3496?: CVE-2014-3496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-3496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3496?: CVE-2014-3496 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3496 published?: CVE-2014-3496 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:1.2.8:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.1:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.2:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.3:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.4:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.5:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.0.6:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:2.1.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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