How severe is CVE-2014-3503?

CVE-2014-3503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3503?

CVE-2014-3503 primarily affects Apache Syncope. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3503?

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

When was CVE-2014-3503 published?

CVE-2014-3503 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3503

CVE-2014-3503 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Syncope with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apache Syncope
Published: 2014-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Syncope 1.1.x before 1.1.8 uses weak random values to generate passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3503?: Apache Syncope 1.1.x before 1.1.8 uses weak random values to generate passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-3503?: CVE-2014-3503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3503?: CVE-2014-3503 primarily affects Apache Syncope. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3503 published?: CVE-2014-3503 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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