How severe is CVE-2014-3576?

CVE-2014-3576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-3576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3576?

CVE-2014-3576 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3576?

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

When was CVE-2014-3576 published?

CVE-2014-3576 was published on 2015-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3576

CVE-2014-3576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apache Activemq
Published: 2015-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The processControlCommand function in broker/TransportConnection.java in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.11.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via a shutdown command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3576?: The processControlCommand function in broker/TransportConnection.java in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.11.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (shutdown) via a shutdown command.
How severe is CVE-2014-3576?: CVE-2014-3576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-3576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3576?: CVE-2014-3576 primarily affects Apache Activemq. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3576?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3576 published?: CVE-2014-3576 was published on 2015-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:business_intelligence_publisher:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:fusion_middleware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:fusion_middleware:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:fusion_middleware:11.1.1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:fusion_middleware:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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