CVE-2018-12533

Name: CVE-2018-12533
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-18T12:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12533 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. JBoss RichFaces 3.1.0 through 3.3.4 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject expression language (EL) expressions and execute arbitrary Java code via a /DATA/ substring in a path with an org.richfaces.renderkit.html.Paint2DResource$ImageData object, aka RF-14310.. EPSS estimates a 21.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JBoss RichFaces 3.1.0 through 3.3.4 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject expression language (EL) expressions and execute arbitrary Java code via a /DATA/ substring in a path with an org.richfaces.renderkit.html.Paint2DResource$ImageData object, aka RF-14310.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.38%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-917

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Richfaces	>= 3.1.0, <= 3.3.4

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/21
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104502Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041617Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2663Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2664Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2930Third Party Advisory
https://codewhitesec.blogspot.com/2018/05/poor-richfaces.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/21
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104502Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041617Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2663Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2664Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2930Third Party Advisory
https://codewhitesec.blogspot.com/2018/05/poor-richfaces.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12533?

How severe is CVE-2018-12533?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12533?

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