CVE-2014-0107
CVE-2014-0107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Xalan-java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Apache Xalan-java
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass expected restrictions and load arbitrary classes or access external resources via a crafted (1) xalan:content-header, (2) xalan:entities, (3) xslt:content-header, or (4) xslt:entities property, or a Java property that is bound to the XSLT 1.0 system-property function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-0107?
- The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass expected restrictions and load arbitrary classes or access external resources via a crafted (1) xalan:content-header, (2) xalan:entities, (3) xslt:content-header, or (4) xslt:entities property, or a Java property that is bound to the XSLT 1.0 system-property function.
- How severe is CVE-2014-0107?
- CVE-2014-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-0107 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-0107?
- CVE-2014-0107 primarily affects Apache Xalan-java. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-0107?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-0107 published?
- CVE-2014-0107 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0348.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1888.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59036
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59151
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59247
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60502
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1581058
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21674334
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676093
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677145
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680703
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681933
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2886
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677967
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-002.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66397
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034711
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034716
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92023
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05324755
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XALANJ-2435
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:xalan-java:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:webcenter_sites:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:webcenter_sites:11.1.1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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