CVE-2014-0112

7.5 · HIGH

Published Apr 29, 2014 apache CWE-264 EPSS 97.91% (100th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Overview

CVE-2014-0112 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache struts. It was published on April 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

ParametersInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.20 does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0094.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update struts to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	struts	>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2	Affected

References

Ref jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN19294237/index.html Ref jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000045 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/59178 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59500 Ref www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706 Ref www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532549/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67064

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0112?

CVE-2014-0112 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache struts. It was published on April 29, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0112?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0112?

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