HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-3437
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CVE-2014-3437

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 7, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3437 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-2014-3437. 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec1 product(s)
endpoint protection manager
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

ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141105_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141105_00

All References (12)

→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70843
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031176
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141105_00Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98525
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70843
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031176
→
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141105_00Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98525

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3437
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 7, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-3437 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.
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