CVE-2014-7816

Name: CVE-2014-7816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-01T15:59:06.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 25.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in JBoss Undertow 1.0.x before 1.0.17, 1.1.x before 1.1.0.CR5, and 1.2.x before 1.2.0.Beta3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a resource URI.. EPSS estimates a 25.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in JBoss Undertow 1.0.x before 1.0.17, 1.1.x before 1.1.0.CR5, and 1.2.x before 1.2.0.Beta3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a resource URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

25.08%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Redhat	Undertow	<= 1.0.16	—
Redhat	Undertow	<= 1.1.0	Cr4
Redhat	Undertow	<= 1.2.0	Beta2

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/830
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71328
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1157478Vendor Advisory
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/UNDERTOW-338Vendor Advisory
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/WFLY-4020Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/830
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71328
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1157478Vendor Advisory
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/UNDERTOW-338Vendor Advisory
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/WFLY-4020Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7816?

How severe is CVE-2014-7816?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7816 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7816?

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