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CVE-2014-0107

7.5 · HIGH

The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass e…

Published Apr 15, 2014apacheCWE-264EPSS 14.07%

Overview

CVE-2014-0107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache xalan-java. It was published on April 15, 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

The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass expected restrictions and load arbitrary classes or access external resources via a crafted (1) xalan:content-header, (2) xalan:entities, (3) xslt:content-header, or (4) xslt:entities property, or a Java property that is bound to the XSLT 1.0 system-property function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update xalan-java 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachexalan-java0Affected

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0348.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1888.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/57563Refsecunia.com/advisories/59036Refsecunia.com/advisories/59151Refsecunia.com/advisories/59247Refsecunia.com/advisories/59290Refsecunia.com/advisories/59291Refsecunia.com/advisories/59369

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0107?

CVE-2014-0107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache xalan-java. It was published on April 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0107?

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-2014-0107?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update xalan-java 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0107?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0107 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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