CVE-2014-3643: jersey: XXE via parameter entities not disabled by the jersey SAX parser

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-3643 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jersey. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jersey: XXE via parameter entities not disabled by the jersey SAX parser

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2019-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: jersey project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-15 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jersey project jersey MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jersey || rpm -q jersey || jersey --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2014-3643?

jersey: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3643 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3643 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-2014-3643 affect?

CVE-2014-3643 affects jersey. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). jersey: XXE via parameter entities not disabled by the jersey SAX parser

How urgent is CVE-2014-3643?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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