How severe is CVE-2014-3524?

CVE-2014-3524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-3524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3524?

CVE-2014-3524 primarily affects Apache Openoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3524?

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-2014-3524 published?

CVE-2014-3524 was published on 2014-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3524

CVE-2014-3524 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Openoffice
Published: 2014-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3524?: Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.
How severe is CVE-2014-3524?: CVE-2014-3524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-3524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3524?: CVE-2014-3524 primarily affects Apache Openoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3524?: 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-2014-3524 published?: CVE-2014-3524 was published on 2014-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libreoffice:libreoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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