CVE-2014-1868

CVE-2014-1868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Restlet Restlet Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Restlet Framework 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.x.x before 2.2 RC1, when using XMLRepresentation or XML serializers, allows attackers to cause a denial of service via an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1868?
Restlet Framework 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.x.x before 2.2 RC1, when using XMLRepresentation or XML serializers, allows attackers to cause a denial of service via an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-1868?
CVE-2014-1868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1868 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1868?
CVE-2014-1868 primarily affects Restlet Restlet Framework. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1868?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1868 published?
CVE-2014-1868 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)