CVE-2014-3630

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: December 29, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/play-framework/7uNX_ImTW08/AogWSjsTAyQJ
Source: secalert@redhat.com
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/play-framework/WdbFvemsFDQ
Source: secalert@redhat.com
https://infocon.org/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20Singapore%20presentations/SyScan15%20David%20Jorm%20-%20Finding%20and%20exploiting%20novel%20flaws%20in%20Java%20software.pdf
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntity
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/play-framework/7uNX_ImTW08/AogWSjsTAyQJ
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/play-framework/WdbFvemsFDQ
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://infocon.org/cons/SyScan/SyScan%202015%20Singapore/SyScan%202015%20Singapore%20presentations/SyScan15%20David%20Jorm%20-%20Finding%20and%20exploiting%20novel%20flaws%20in%20Java%20software.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2014-3630-XmlExternalEntity
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Mitigation Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.8%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

Affected Vendors

lightbend playframework

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