How severe is CVE-2014-3692?

CVE-2014-3692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-3692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3692?

CVE-2014-3692 affects Redhat Cloudforms 3.1 Management Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3692?

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

When was CVE-2014-3692 published?

CVE-2014-3692 was published on 2015-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3692

CVE-2014-3692 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cloudforms 3.1 Management Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Redhat Cloudforms 3.1 Management Engine
Published: 2015-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The customization template in Red Hat CloudForms 3.1 Management Engine (CFME) 5.3 uses a default password for the root account when a password is not specified for a new image, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3692?: The customization template in Red Hat CloudForms 3.1 Management Engine (CFME) 5.3 uses a default password for the root account when a password is not specified for a new image, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2014-3692?: CVE-2014-3692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-3692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3692?: CVE-2014-3692 affects Redhat Cloudforms 3.1 Management Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3692?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3692 published?: CVE-2014-3692 was published on 2015-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms_3.1_management_engine:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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