Is CVE-2014-0225 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-0225 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-0225 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-0225 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0225?

CVE-2014-0225 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2014-0225

CWE-611Published: May 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

When processing user provided XML documents, the Spring Framework 4.0.0 to 4.0.4, 3.0.0 to 3.2.8, and possibly earlier unsupported versions did not disable by default the resolution of URI references in a DTD declaration. This enabled an XXE attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0225 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.