CVE-2014-0113

Name: CVE-2014-0113
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-29T10:37:03.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 78.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0113 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, 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 78.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, 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

78.31%

99.5th 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://secunia.com/advisories/59178Permissions 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
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-021Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/59178Permissions 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
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-2014-0113?

How severe is CVE-2014-0113?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0113 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 78.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0113?

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