How severe is CVE-2014-3661?

CVE-2014-3661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3661?

CVE-2014-3661 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3661?

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

When was CVE-2014-3661 published?

CVE-2014-3661 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3661

CVE-2014-3661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Redhat Openshift
Published: 2014-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins before 1.583 and LTS before 1.565.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) via vectors related to a CLI handshake.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3661?: Jenkins before 1.583 and LTS before 1.565.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) via vectors related to a CLI handshake.
How severe is CVE-2014-3661?: CVE-2014-3661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3661?: CVE-2014-3661 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3661 published?: CVE-2014-3661 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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