How severe is CVE-2014-0423?

CVE-2014-0423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0423?

CVE-2014-0423 primarily affects Oracle Jrockit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0423?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0423 published?

CVE-2014-0423 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0423

CVE-2014-0423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jrockit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jrockit
Published: 2014-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; JRockit R27.7.7 and R28.2.9; Java SE Embedded 7u45; and OpenJDK 7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via unknown vectors related to Beans. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2014 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in DocumentHandler.java, related to Beans decoding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0423?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; JRockit R27.7.7 and R28.2.9; Java SE Embedded 7u45; and OpenJDK 7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via unknown vectors related to Beans. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2014 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in DocumentHandler.java, related to Beans decoding.
How severe is CVE-2014-0423?: CVE-2014-0423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0423?: CVE-2014-0423 primarily affects Oracle Jrockit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0423?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0423 published?: CVE-2014-0423 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r27.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r28.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update45:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update65:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update65:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.5.0:update55:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.5.0:update55:*:*:*:*:*:*

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