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CVE-2014-0112

7.5 · HIGH

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 co…

Published Apr 29, 2014apacheCWE-264EPSS 98.06%

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachestruts>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2Affected

References

Refjvn.jp/en/jp/JVN19294237/index.htmlRefjvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000045Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/59178Refsecunia.com/advisories/59500Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532549/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/67064

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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?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0112?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0112 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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