How severe is CVE-2014-3578?

CVE-2014-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3578?

CVE-2014-3578 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3578?

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

When was CVE-2014-3578 published?

CVE-2014-3578 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3578

CVE-2014-3578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Spring Framework 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pivotal Software Spring Framework
Published: 2015-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pivotal Spring Framework 3.x before 3.2.9 and 4.0 before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3578?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Pivotal Spring Framework 3.x before 3.2.9 and 4.0 before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-3578?: CVE-2014-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3578?: CVE-2014-3578 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3578 published?: CVE-2014-3578 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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