How severe is CVE-2014-3584?

CVE-2014-3584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3584?

CVE-2014-3584 primarily affects Apache Cxf. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3584?

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

When was CVE-2014-3584 published?

CVE-2014-3584 was published on 2014-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3584

CVE-2014-3584 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apache Cxf
Published: 2014-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SamlHeaderInHandler in Apache CXF before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 3.0.x before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted SAML token in the authorization header of a request to a JAX-RS service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3584?: The SamlHeaderInHandler in Apache CXF before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 3.0.x before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted SAML token in the authorization header of a request to a JAX-RS service.
How severe is CVE-2014-3584?: CVE-2014-3584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3584?: CVE-2014-3584 primarily affects Apache Cxf. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3584?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3584 published?: CVE-2014-3584 was published on 2014-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:2.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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