Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2014-3630: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Java XML processing functionality in Play before 2.2.6 and 2.3.

61
This week
CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3630 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting play framework, play framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-611
Published2017-12-29
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: lightbend · playframework

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

lightbend play framework DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.2.0 · 2.2.0 milestone1 · 2.2.0 milestone2 · 2.2.0 milestone3 · 2.2.1 · 2.2.2 · 2.3.0 · 2.3.0 rc1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy play-framework || rpm -q play-framework || play-framework --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison play-framework sudo apt install play-framework=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold play-framework
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list play-framework sudo dnf downgrade play-framework-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add play-framework
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
playframework play framework DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.2.0 rc1 · 2.2.1 rc1 · 2.2.2 rc1 · 2.2.2 rc2 · 2.2.2 rc3 · 2.2.2 rc4 · 2.2.3 · 2.2.4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy play-framework || rpm -q play-framework || play-framework --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison play-framework sudo apt install play-framework=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold play-framework
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list play-framework sudo dnf downgrade play-framework-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add play-framework
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-3630?

play framework: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; play framework: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3630 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3630 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-2014-3630 affect?

CVE-2014-3630 affects play framework, play framework. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 v

How urgent is CVE-2014-3630?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.