How severe is CVE-2014-3990?

CVE-2014-3990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-3990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3990?

CVE-2014-3990 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3990?

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-2014-3990 published?

CVE-2014-3990 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3990

CVE-2014-3990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opencart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Opencart
Published: 2018-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Cart::getProducts method in system/library/cart.php in OpenCart 1.5.6.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks or possibly conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized PHP object, related to the quantity parameter in an update request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3990?: The Cart::getProducts method in system/library/cart.php in OpenCart 1.5.6.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks or possibly conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized PHP object, related to the quantity parameter in an update request.
How severe is CVE-2014-3990?: CVE-2014-3990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-3990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3990?: CVE-2014-3990 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3990?: 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-2014-3990 published?: CVE-2014-3990 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opencart:opencart:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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