CVE-2014-3630 json
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow re…
published 2017-12-29 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-3588
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.9%
- EPSS 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5 might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data.
Exploit prediction
2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
-
playframework.com
/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntity
issue-tracking, mitigation, vendor-advisory
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infocon.org
/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20Singapore%20presentations/SyScan15%20David%20Jorm%20-%2
issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
- groups.google.com /forum/#%21msg/play-framework/7uNX_ImTW08/AogWSjsTAyQJ
- groups.google.com /forum/#%21topic/play-framework/WdbFvemsFDQ
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-3630
- NVD CVE-2014-3630
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