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CVE-2018-14667

Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework Expression Language Injection

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 74.2%
  1. Published6 Nov 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Sept 2023
  3. Remediation due19 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework contains an expression language injection vulnerability via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code using a chain of Java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.

Added to KEV: 28 Sept 2023Federal remediation due: 19 Oct 2023

Description

The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code using a chain of java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Redhat Richfaces≥ 3.1.0 ≤ 3.3.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux5.0 · 6.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-14667 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-14667 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Sept 2023.

How severe is CVE-2018-14667?

CVE-2018-14667 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 74.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-14667?

Affected products include Redhat Richfaces, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14667?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.