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CVE-2014-8152

5.0 · MEDIUM

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the streaming XML signature protection mechanism via a crafted XML document.

Published Jan 21, 2015apacheCWE-254EPSS 5.64%

Overview

CVE-2014-8152 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache santuario_xml_security_for_java. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the streaming XML signature protection mechanism via a crafted XML document.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update santuario_xml_security_for_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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8152?

CVE-2014-8152 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache santuario_xml_security_for_java. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8152?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8152?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update santuario_xml_security_for_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.

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