How severe is CVE-2014-3573?

CVE-2014-3573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3573?

CVE-2014-3573 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3573?

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

When was CVE-2014-3573 published?

CVE-2014-3573 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3573

CVE-2014-3573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager
Published: 2014-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The oVirt Engine backend module, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager before 3.4.2, uses an "insecure DocumentBuilderFactory," which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted XML/RSDL document, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3573?: The oVirt Engine backend module, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager before 3.4.2, uses an "insecure DocumentBuilderFactory," which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted XML/RSDL document, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-3573?: CVE-2014-3573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3573?: CVE-2014-3573 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3573 published?: CVE-2014-3573 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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