CVE-2014-2966

Name: CVE-2014-2966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-26T15:55:03.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ISO-8859-1 encoder in Resin Pro before 4.0.40 does not properly perform Unicode transformations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended text restrictions via crafted characters, as demonstrated by bypassing an XSS protection mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ISO-8859-1 encoder in Resin Pro before 4.0.40 does not properly perform Unicode transformations, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended text restrictions via crafted characters, as demonstrated by bypassing an XSS protection mechanism.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Caucho	Resin	<= 4.0.39
Caucho	Resin	4.0.36
Caucho	Resin	4.0.37
Caucho	Resin	4.0.38

References

http://caucho.com/products/resin/download#downloadPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162308Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://caucho.com/products/resin/download#downloadPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162308Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2966?

How severe is CVE-2014-2966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2966?

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