CVE-2014-0114

CVE-2014-0114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Commons Beanutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 96% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm object in Struts 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0114?
Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm object in Struts 1.
How severe is CVE-2014-0114?
CVE-2014-0114 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0114 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 96% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0114?
CVE-2014-0114 primarily affects Apache Commons Beanutils. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0114?
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-2014-0114 published?
CVE-2014-0114 was published on 2014-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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