CVE-2014-0644
HighPublic exploitEMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (CTA) 10 through SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an api/login request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, as demonstrated by…
Published Apr 16, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0644 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Cloud Tiering Appliance Software (Emc), Cloud Tiering Appliance (Emc).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.8
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (CTA) 10 through SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an api/login request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/shadow file.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Tiering Appliance SoftwareEmc | 10.0, 10.0-sp1 | n/a |
| Cloud Tiering ApplianceEmc | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 16, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (CTA) 10 through SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an api/login request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/shadow file.
Affected: Cloud Tiering Appliance Software (Emc) versions 10.0, 10.0-sp1; Cloud Tiering Appliance (Emc). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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