CVE-2014-0112

Name: CVE-2014-0112
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-29T10:37:03.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 97.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0112 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 97.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

97.91%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN19294237/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/59178Permissions Required
http://secunia.com/advisories/59500Permissions Required
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532549/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67064Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0910Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1091939Issue Tracking
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-021Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN19294237/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/59178Permissions Required
http://secunia.com/advisories/59500Permissions Required
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532549/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67064Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0910Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1091939Issue Tracking
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-021Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0112?

How severe is CVE-2014-0112?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0112 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 97.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0112?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST