PatchTheCVECVE-2014-3604: Certificates.java in Not Yet Commons SSL before 0.3.15 does not properly verify that the server hostname match
CVE-2014-3604 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting not yet commons ssl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Certificates.java in Not Yet Commons SSL before 0.3.15 does not properly verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-310 |
| Published | 2014-10-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2014-3604?
not yet commons ssl: upgrade to newer than 0.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-3604 being exploited?
CVE-2014-3604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2014-3604 affect?
CVE-2014-3604 affects not yet commons ssl. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Certificates.java in Not Yet Commons SSL before 0.3.15 does not properly verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spo
How urgent is CVE-2014-3604?
Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.