What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3522?

CVE-2014-3522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-3522?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-3522. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Subversion CVE-2014-3522

MEDIUM

Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch (CWE-297)

2014-08-19 secalert@redhat.com

Apache Information Disclosure Apple Canonical Ubuntu Linux Xcode Subversion Opensuse

4.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-297 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V12 - Secure Communication Certificate host validation
Impact	CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.62%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 2.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Serf RA layer in Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.x before 1.7.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.10 does not properly handle wildcards in the Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-297. The Serf RA layer in Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.x before 1.7.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.10 does not properly handle wildcards in the Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate. Affected products include: Apache Subversion, Opensuse, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apple Xcode. Version information: version 1.4.0.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

The Serf RA layer in Apache Subversion 1.4.0 through 1.7.x before 1.7.18 and 1.8.x before 1.8.10 does not properly handle wildcards in the Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

2.6%

Top 14% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 2.6%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +3

CVSS: +20

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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PATCH https://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2014-3522-advisory.txt REF http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00003.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00038.html REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59432 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59584 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/60100 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/60722 REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html REF http://www.osvdb.org/109996 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69237 REF http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2316-1 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95090 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95311 REF https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-05 REF https://support.apple.com/HT204427

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