CVE-2014-6577
CVE-2014-6577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the XML Developer's Kit for C component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2015 CPU. Oracle has not commented on the original researcher's claim that this is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the XML parser, which allows attackers to conduct internal port scanning, perform SSRF attacks, or cause a denial of service via a crafted (1) http: or (2) ftp: URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-6577?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the XML Developer's Kit for C component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2015 CPU. Oracle has not commented on the original researcher's claim that this is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the XML parser, which allows attackers to conduct internal port scanning, perform SSRF attacks, or cause a denial of service via a crafted (1) http: or (2) ftp: URI.
- How severe is CVE-2014-6577?
- CVE-2014-6577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-6577 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-6577?
- CVE-2014-6577 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-6577?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-6577 published?
- CVE-2014-6577 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72139
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031572
- https://blog.netspi.com/advisory-xxe-injection-oracle-database-cve-2014-6577/
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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