MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2014-3004
CWE-611Published: June 11, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The default configuration for the Xerces SAX Parser in Castor before 1.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XML document.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-3004 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-3004. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
castor_project1 product(s)
castor
openSUSE1 product(s)
opensuse
opensuse_project1 product(s)
opensuse
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67676Broken Link
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67676Broken Link
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-3004
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 11, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-611)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-3004 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.