CVE-2014-3558

Name: CVE-2014-3558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-30T14:55:08.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3558 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ReflectionHelper (org.hibernate.validator.util.ReflectionHelper) in Hibernate Validator 4.1.0 before 4.2.1, 4.3.x before 4.3.2, and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows attackers to bypass Java Security Manager (JSM) restrictions and execute restricted reflection calls via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ReflectionHelper (org.hibernate.validator.util.ReflectionHelper) in Hibernate Validator 4.1.0 before 4.2.1, 4.3.x before 4.3.2, and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows attackers to bypass Java Security Manager (JSM) restrictions and execute restricted reflection calls via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Hibernate Validator	>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.2
Redhat	Hibernate Validator	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.3
Redhat	Hibernate Validator	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.2
Redhat	Hibernate Validator	4.1.0
Redhat	Hibernate Validator	4.2.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1285.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1286.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1287.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1288.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0125.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/victims/victims-cve-db/blob/master/database/java/2014/3558.yamlThird Party Advisory
https://hibernate.atlassian.net/browse/HV-912Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1285.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1286.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1287.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1288.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0125.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/victims/victims-cve-db/blob/master/database/java/2014/3558.yamlThird Party Advisory
https://hibernate.atlassian.net/browse/HV-912Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3558?

How severe is CVE-2014-3558?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3558 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3558?

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